NHTSA Recall 17V266000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V266000; Date: Apr. 21, 2017
The incomplete federal placard information could cause the user to install an incorrect tire, resulting in a possible overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Prime Time Avenger; 2018 Prime Time Avenger
Component: Tire
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 32
Recall Summary:
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 prime time avenger motorhomes, model avt31dbs. The federal placard on these vehicles only indicates that the rear tire size is st225/75r15e tires with 80 psi, when the placard should state that the front, rear, and spare tires are st225/75r15e tires with 80 psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims," and 567, "certification. "
How to Fix:
Forest river will notify owners and will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on may 18, 2017. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest river's number for this recall is 50-04182017-0392.
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: May 18, 2017
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