CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Wildcat recreational trailers, models WCF28SGX, WCF29RKP, WCF29RLX, and WCF31SAX, manufactured from September 25, 2015, through January 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an incorrect Federal placard that has an improperly reduced Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 3500lbs. The correct GAWR is 5200lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- Incorrect Federal Placard information such as the Gross Axle Weight Rating could lead to reduced handling of the vehicle, potentially leading to loss of control or a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-2071. Forest River's number for this recall is 23-01262016-0131.
- 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 trailers were built with a Federal certification placard that lists the wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating, showing 3,500 lbs when the correct rating is 5,200 lbs. The incorrect label means the trailer does not meet federal certification requirements, and the wrong weight information could lead owners to load or tow the trailer improperly.
Because the placard understates the axle capacity, reduced handling could result, which may lead to loss of control or a crash. Owners should not rely on the printed rating until the placard is corrected.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal placard at no charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-2071 and reference recall number 23-01262016-0131. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Wildcat | 2016 |
|---|