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- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Prime Time recreational trailers, model WCF35MB. The Federal Placard states an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) which incorrectly calculated an incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) to indicate a negative CCC in pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- The incorrect information may cause the operator to exceed the CCC and GVWR of the vehicle, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River has notified owners and provided Federal Placards with corrected information, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-2589. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-0704.
- 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 placard on certain 2018 Forest River Prime Time trailers lists an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). This error produces a negative Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) figure, so the placard does not accurately show how much weight the trailer can safely carry. The vehicles also do not meet the certification requirements of federal regulation 49 CFR Part 567.
Because the placard gives wrong weight information, an owner may load the trailer beyond its safe limits. Overloading can increase the risk of a crash. Forest River has notified owners and is providing corrected Federal Placards at no cost. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-2589 and reference recall number 61-0704, and you can check your VIN for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Prime Time | 2018 |
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