NHTSA Recall 14V077000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V077000; Date: Feb. 27, 2014
As a result, the trailer may be loaded beyond the specified weight rating which may cause a tire or suspension failure leading to poor vehicle handling and an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Forest River Wildcat
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 49
Recall Summary:
Forest river, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2014 wildcat recreational vehicles manufactured October 25, 2013, through January 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the federal certification tag incorrectly states that the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) is 15,500 pounds instead of the correct gvwr of 12,330 pounds. As such, the vehicle does not conform to part 567, "certification. "
How to Fix:
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new certification label with the correct information. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Customers may contact forest river wildcat customer service and warranty department at 1-574-206-7600.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 9, 2014
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