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NHTSA recall 17V060000

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Forest River Xlr

Reported Jan 26, 20176 vehicles affectedForest River, Inc.Maker’s number 45-0132016-0312Built Oct 31, 2016 – Jan 5, 2017

The defect

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."

The risk

With the incorrect information, the operator may attempt to tow the vehicle incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Forest River Xlr
2017

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.