StructureRecall 19V-190 · American Fastback vehicles
EHG USA LP dba American Fastbacks recall 19V-190 covers 156 American Fastback vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 54% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V190000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
The excessive weight can negatively impact the vehicle stability, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
54%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 8, 2018 to December 21, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.