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NHTSARecalled Feb 3, 2016 · #16V059000

Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/Part 567

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Wildcat recreational trailers, models WCF28SGX, WCF29RKP, WCF29RLX, and WCF31SAX, manufactured from September 25, 2015, through January 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an incorrect Federal placard that has an improperly reduced Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 3500lbs. The correct GAWR is 5200lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Incorrect Federal Placard information such as the Gross Axle Weight Rating could lead to reduced handling of the vehicle, potentially leading to loss of control or a crash.

Product details

Product
Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/Part 567
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
2016 Wildcat, WCF28SGX, WCF29RKP, WCF29RLX, WCF31SAX
UPCs

What you should do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-2071. Forest River's number for this recall is 23-01262016-0131.

View the official CPSC notice