2018 Forest River Salem and Forest River Wildwood recall: labels
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 2, 2017. It covers about 30 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 30
- reported
- Aug 2, 2017
- owners notified
- Aug 4, 2017
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may state an incorrect weight of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- An incorrect weight on the label may affect how the operator loads the vehicle, impacting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard with correct weight and cargo carrying capacity, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑534‑4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-07312017-0485.
Recall number 17V484000
Affected vehicles
- Forest River Salem 2018 2018
- Forest River Wildwood 2018 2018
Questions about recall 17V484000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Forest River Salem and Forest River Wildwood labels?
Yes. Recall 17V484000, reported on August 2, 2017, covers about 30 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V484000?
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard with correct weight and cargo carrying capacity, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑534‑4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-07312017-0485.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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