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NHTSARecalled Oct 28, 2016 · #16V787000

Incorrect Axle Information on Placard/Part 567

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem recreational trailers, model SMT186RB, manufactured October 13, 2016 through October 21, 2016 and model year 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT186RB, manufactured October 7, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The Federal Placard Label and the VIN incorrectly states that the vehicle has two axles, while the vehicle is only equipped with one axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." If the owner follows the information on the Federal Placard Label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Incorrect Axle Information on Placard/Part 567
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
2017 Salem, SMT186RB, 2017 Wildwood, WDT186RB
UPCs

What you should do

Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Certificate of Origin, Federal Placard and VIN plate for each trailer, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-1251. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-10252016-0262.

View the official CPSC notice