CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Tiny Idahomes LLC (Tiny Idahomes) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Tiny Idahomes Clear Creek, Cascade, Sejour, Carpathian, Cargo Trailers; 2016 Tiny Idahomes Zamora Vardo; 2017 Tiny Idahomes Yala Peak, and Grand Teton; and 2017 Rugged Mountain Custom RVs models Clear Creek, Drive Stream, Chinook Peak, Mt. Hood, Castle Peak, and Lincoln Peak recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- A label with an incorrect GVWR can cause confusion to the user and improper loading of the vehicle, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tiny Idahomes/Rugged Mountain Custom RV will mail corrected labels. Owners can affix the corrected label themselves or, if they wish, they can contact their dealer to have the Federal Placard replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2017. Owners may contact Tiny Idahomes customer service at 1-208-468-0576.
- 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 trailers and RVs may list an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Owners could be confused about how much weight the vehicle can safely carry, which may lead to improper loading and an increased risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will mail corrected labels at no cost. You can attach the new label yourself, or contact your dealer to have the federal placard replaced free of charge. Owners can also reach Tiny Idahomes customer service at 1-208-468-0576.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls and review your federal placard for the listed GVWR.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle