| NHTSA Recall # | 120418 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V060000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 45-0132016-0312 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Supplier | FOREST RIVER |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | XLR |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date of notification | 22/02/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 31/10/16 |
| End date of manufacturing | 05/01/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 26/01/17 |
| Report created | 01/02/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 567 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 6 |
| Defect summary | Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 xlr fifth-wheel recreational vehicles. These vehicles have a federal placard that identifies the vehicle as a "travel trailer" when the placard should state "fifth-wheel." also, the vin does not correspond to the type of vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification." |
| Consequence summary | With the incorrect information, the operator may attempt to tow the vehicle incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Forest river will notify owners, and will provide a new corrected federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on february 22, 2017. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest river's number for this recall is 45-0132016-0312. |
| 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). |