Recall 07V-568: 2007 Forest River ALL American Sport XLR
FOREST RIVER, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Dec 14, 2007, covering about 64 vehicles.
The problem
On certain fifth wheel trailers, the gross vehicle weight rating (Gvwr) label located on the front of the hitch pin box of the unit contains an improper listing of the gvwr.
The risk
This label is giving conflicting gvwr information. The gvwr of the trailer is 18,000 lbs and the hitch label is reading 15,500.
The fix
Owners were mailed a corrected label as well as installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install this label if they prefer. The recall began on october 1, 2007. Owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V568000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-568?
On certain fifth wheel trailers, the gross vehicle weight rating (Gvwr) label located on the front of the hitch pin box of the unit contains an improper listing of the gvwr.
How is recall 07V-568 fixed?
Owners were mailed a corrected label as well as installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install this label if they prefer. The recall began on october 1, 2007. Owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.