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- TIRES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.
- 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 2017-2018 recreational trailers may have a Federal Placard that inaccurately lists the tire and rim combinations installed on the trailer. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on the placard may also be incorrect. As a result, these trailers do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 on tire selection and rims.
The wrong information could lead an owner to install an incorrect replacement tire or rim, overinflate a tire, or overload the trailer. Any of these can increase the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners and provide a corrected Federal Placard free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 and reference recall number 51-04242017-0393. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected.
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