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NHTSA recall 09V375000

Equipment · Forest River, Inc.

September 30, 2009report date
160units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: There is a preloaded weight for the weight of the tripod support frame that the hitch plate rests on while being weighed.

Why it matters: The unit may be overloaded and cause tire failure which may lead to a crash.

The fix: Customers must take their unit to a forest river dealer to have it weighed empty and dry at a certified weight scale and the information recorded on the enclosed card and mailed to forest river customer service department to receive the correct placard. This service will be performed for you free…

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2010 Forest River Sandpiper, 2010 Forest River Sierra.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 09V375000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.