CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Viking recreational trailers, models T17BHS and T17FQS. The Federal Placard states that the tires have an inflation pressure of 65 PSI, when the tires actually require 75 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- The incorrect Placard could cause the operator to underinflate the tires, possibly causing tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River has notified owners and provided a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-8281. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-0734.
- 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 tire placard on certain trailers lists an inflation pressure of 65 PSI, but the tires actually require 75 PSI. Following the incorrect label could cause the tires to be underinflated, which may lead to tire failure.
Tire failure while towing increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not rely on the current placard for tire pressure until it has been corrected.
Forest River has notified owners and is providing a corrected Federal Placard free of charge. Contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-8281 and reference recall number 121-0734. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Clipper | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Viking | 2019 |