Other: labelsRecall 14V-625 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 14V-625 covers 205 Forest River vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 2014.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V625000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Salem and Wildwood T174BH recreational vehicles manufactured September 18, 2013, to August 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification and tire information labels. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."
The risk
If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and will provide corrected labels to the owners, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 2014-PLT6.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 18, 2013 to August 29, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.