TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR, MODEL: 247-BHDS BEING TOWED BY A 2011 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPRING HANGERS FRACTURED FROM THE FRAME OF THE RV, WHICH AFFECTED THE SUSPENSION OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER. THE DEALER (DREAM CHASERS RV OF BURLINGTON, 1946 PARK LN, BURLINGTON, WA 98233, 360-755-3218) IND…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR, MODEL: 247-BHDS BEING TOWED BY A 2011 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPRING HANGERS FRACTURED FROM THE FRAME OF THE RV, WHICH AFFECTED THE SUSPENSION OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER. THE DEALER (DREAM CHASERS RV OF BURLINGTON, 1946 PARK LN, BURLINGTON, WA 98233, 360-755-3218) INDICATED THAT THE TRAVEL TRAILER WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND DID NOT PROVIDE ANY GUIDELINES FROM THE MANUFACTURER OR THE FRAME DESIGNER, LIPPERT. THE TRAVEL TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED WELDING FACILITY THAT REPLACED THE LEAF SPRINGS AND SPRING HANGERS. THE WELDERS STATED THAT THEY HAD TO REDESIGN THE SUSPENSION OF THE TRAILER WITH A REINFORCEMENT FRAME DUE TO THE FRAME NOT BEING PROPERLY INSTALLED FROM THE FACTORY. THE TRAVEL TRAILER WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST.
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Surveyor recreational vehicles, model ORSVT247BHDS, manufactured August 10, 2016, to September 13, 2016. The Federal Placard installed on the vehicles indicate an incorrect tire and rim combination. The Federal Placard states that the trailer is equipped with ST225/75R15D tires with 65 PSI and a rim designation of 15X6.0JJ, when actually they have ST205/75R14C tires with 50 PSI and a rim designation of 14X5.5JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The operator may over-inflate the tire based on the information printed on the Federal Placard. Overinflating a tire may lead to pre-mature tire degradation, a tire blowout, or reduced handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and dealers and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-10132016-0256.
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Surveyor recreational trailers, model SVT226RLDS, manufactured October 9, 2015, to March 16, 2016. These vehicles may be equipped with tires and rims that do not match the information listed on the Federal Placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The operator may over-inflate the tires based on the information printed on the Federal Placard, possibly resulting in sudden tire failure, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners will provide them with a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-09082016-0242.
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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Surveyor recreational trailers, model SVT226RLDS, manufactured October 9, 2015, to March 16, 2016. These vehicles may be equipped with tires and rims that do not match the information listed on the Federal Placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: The operator may over-inflate the tires based on the information printed on the Federal Placard, possibly resulting in sudden tire failure, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners will provide them with a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-09082016-0242.
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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Surveyor recreational trailers, model SVT226RLDS, manufactured October 9, 2015, to March 16, 2016. These vehicles may be equipped with tires and rims that do not match the information listed on the Federal Placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: The operator may over-inflate the tires based on the information printed on the Federal Placard, possibly resulting in sudden tire failure, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners will provide them with a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-09082016-0242.
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Surveyor recreational trailers, model SVT226RLDS, manufactured October 9, 2015, to June 9, 2016. The affected vehicles have a Federal Placard that incorrectly classifies the vehicle as a school bus. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle is misclassified on the label, it can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard with a corrected placard, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-07142016-0224.
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