Forest River (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Vengeance trailers, model numbers VGF377V, VGF378V, VGF394V13, VGF396V, BWZVGF377V, BWZVGF394V13, BWZVGF378V, and BWZVGF396V. The affected trailers may be equipped with incorrect certification labels that state the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is 18,500 pounds when the actual GVWR is 18,000 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations number 567, “Certification.”
Forest River – Incorrect GVWR on Labels/Part 567-Certification
| Report Received Date | 05/20/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V299000 |
| Consequence Summary | The incorrect GVWR on the labels may result in the vehicle operator over loading the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's number for this recall is 17B-05132015-0036. |
| Recall Code | 17B-05132015-0036 |
| Potentially Affected | 361 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V299000) |
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