CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Spartan Toyhaulers, model STF3712X, manufactured March 31, 2016, to June 17, 2016. The Federal Certification Label incorrectly states that the vehicle has a third axle with two extra tires, however, the vehicle is only equipped with two axles and four tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the owner follows the information on the Federal Placard Label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install corrected Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-3033. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-03032016-0211.
- 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
The federal certification label on certain 2017 Spartan Toyhauler trailers incorrectly states that the vehicle has a third axle with two extra tires. In fact, the vehicle has only two axles and four tires, so the label does not match the trailer's actual configuration.
If an owner follows the information on the incorrect label, the vehicle may be overloaded. An overloaded vehicle has an increased risk of a crash.
Forest River, Inc. will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install corrected Federal Placards free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-3033, referencing recall number 61-03032016-0211.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Spartan | 2017 |
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