FOREST RIVER CHAPARREL LITE Recall: Forest River, Inc. - Loss of power (Apr 2017)
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017–2018 FOREST RIVER CHAPARREL LITE, 2017–2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS, 2017–2018 FOREST RIVER SALEM. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification." The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
What you should do
- Read the official announcement before driving. A stall at speed or in traffic can cause a crash. Arrange the free repair promptly.
- Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.
Check your vehicle
Compare the year, make and model on your vehicle against every row below.
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | CHAPARREL LITE | 2017–2018 |
| FOREST RIVER | COLUMBUS | 2017–2018 |
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2017–2018 |
| FOREST RIVER | SANIBEL | 2017–2018 |
| FOREST RIVER | VENGEANCE | 2017–2018 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDCAT | 2017–2018 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2017–2018 |
| FOREST RIVER | XLR | 2017–2018 |
What happened
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."
Recall facts
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 71
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V282000
- Severity
- High
From the official announcement
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 17V-282
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc.
Submission Date :JUL 11, 2017
NHTSA Recall No. :17V-282
Manufacturer Recall No. : 51-04242017-0393
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name :Forest River, Inc.
Address :55470 CR 1
P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030
Company phone : 1-800-348-7440
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 71
Estimated percentage with defect :100 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 :2017-2018 Forest River, Inc. Salem - SMT393FLT, SMT395RET
Vehicle Type :TRAILERS
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information :Salem is a recreational vehicle manufactured by Forest River, Inc.
Production Dates : DEC 22, 2016
- JAN 31, 2017
VIN Range 1 :Begin :NR End :NRNot sequential
Vehicle 2 :2017-2018 Forest River, Inc. Wildwood - WDT385FLBH, WDT393FLT, WDT394FKDS,
WDT395RET, WDT39FDEN, WDT4002Q, WDT426-2B
Vehicle Type :TRAILERS
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information :Wildwood is a recreational vehicle manufactured by Forest River, Inc.
Production Dates : DEC 29, 2016
- MAR 27, 2017
VIN Range 1 :Begin :NR End :NRNot sequential
Vehicle 3 :2017-2018 Forest River, Inc. XLR - XLF340AMP, XLF413AMP, XLF422AMP
Vehicle Type :TRAILERS
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information :XLR is a recreational vehicle manufactured by Forest River, Inc.
Production Dates : DEC 29, 2016
- MAR 23, 2017
VIN Range 1 :Begin :NR End :NRNot sequential
Vehicle 4 :2017-2018 Forest River, Inc. Sanibel - SNF3750, SNF3800, SNF3801, SNF3901
Vehicle Type :TRAILERS
Body Style :
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Common questions
Which vehicles are affected?
- 2017–2018 FOREST RIVER CHAPARREL LITE
- 2017–2018 FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS
- 2017–2018 FOREST RIVER SALEM
- 2017–2018 FOREST RIVER SANIBEL
- 2017–2018 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE
- 2017–2018 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT
- 2017–2018 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
- 2017–2018 FOREST RIVER XLR
71 vehicles are affected.
What is the danger?
The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
What should I do?
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.
Where can I find more information?
Read the official NHTSA recall announcement, or browse all current vehicle recalls.