CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Coachmen Shasta SHT27RL travel trailers manufactured May 7, 2013, to May 7, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) information stated on the Federal Weight Tags. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- Incorrect GVWR information on the label may lead the operator to load the trailer to an incorrect weight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-05132015-0035.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2013-2015 Shasta SHT27RL travel trailers built between May 7, 2013 and May 7, 2015 may have an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) printed on the Federal Weight Tag. The trailers do not comply with federal certification requirements for vehicle labeling.
Because the label states the wrong GVWR, an owner may load the trailer beyond its safe weight limit without realizing it. An overloaded trailer increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected one at no cost. Owners can call Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717 and should reference recall number 53-05132015-0035. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Shasta | 201320142015 |
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