Forest River (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 XLR fifth-wheel recreational vehicles. These vehicles have a Federal Placard that identifies the vehicle as a “Travel Trailer” when the placard should state “Fifth-Wheel.” Also, the VIN does not correspond to the type of vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”
Forest River – Incorrect Vehicle Information on Label/Part 567
| Report Received Date | 01/26/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V060000 |
| Consequence Summary | With the incorrect information, the operator may attempt to tow the vehicle incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Forest River will notify owners, and will provide a new corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0132016-0312. |
| Recall Code | 45-0132016-0312 |
| Potentially Affected | 6 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V060000) |
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