Forest River (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may state an incorrect weight of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”
Forest River – Incorrect Weight on Federal Placard/Part 567
| Report Received Date | 08/02/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V484000 |
| Consequence Summary | An incorrect weight on the label may affect how the operator loads the vehicle, impacting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard with correct weight and cargo carrying capacity, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-07312017-0485. |
| Recall Code | 63-07312017-0485 |
| Potentially Affected | 30 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V484000) |
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