Other: labelsRecall 20V-041 · 2020 Forest River Vengeance

Forest River, Inc. recall 20V-041 covers 20 2020 Forest River Vengeance for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

100%
Vehicles repaired20 of 20 · 2020 Q1
Vehicles affected201 model
ReportedJan 24, 2020Owners notified Jan 30, 2020
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 20V041000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Vengeance VGF311A13-WS-73 trailers. The Federal Placard has the incorrect axle rating, tire/wheel size, and tire PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and rims-other than passenger cars" and Part 567, "Certification."

The risk

The incorrect Federal Placard may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a loss of control, and the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that contain the accurate information, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 73-1131.

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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall