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NHTSARecalled Mar 7, 2019 · #19V190000

Vehicle May Be Above Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (American Fastbacks) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Badlands, Force Recon, Stryker, and Defcon models of modified-Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may be between 400 and 600 pounds above the allowable Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) due to the replacement parts that were installed on the vehicle which increased the overall weight. The excessive weight can negatively impact the vehicle stability, increasing the risk of crash.

Product details

Product
Vehicle May Be Above Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
EHG USA LP dba American Fastbacks
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

American Fastbacks has notified owners, and the manufacturer will repurchase the vehicles from owners. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301.

View the official CPSC notice