CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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
Some 2018 recreational trailers have a Federal certification placard that may list an incorrect weight for the trailer. Because the label is wrong, the person loading the trailer may not know its true weight and cargo capacity. Loading based on the incorrect figure can affect handling and increase the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a corrected Federal placard showing the correct weight and cargo carrying capacity. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058 and reference recall number 63-07312017-0485.
If you own a 2018 trailer of this type, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and do not rely on the existing placard for loading limits until the correction has been made.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Salem | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Wildwood | 2018 |