Recall 09V-375: 2010 Forest River Sandpiper, 2010 Forest River Sierra
FOREST RIVER, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 30, 2009, covering about 160 vehicles.
The problem
Forest river is recalling model year 2010 sierra and sandpiper recreational travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." on the tire loading information placard and the cargo carrying capacity (Ccc) placard the ccc is equal to the gvwr except for the fifth wheel trailers. There is a preloaded weight for the weight of the tripod support frame that the hitch plate rests on while being weighed.
The risk
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 of charge. The recall is expected to begin during november 2009. Owners may contact forest river at 574-534-3167.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 09V375000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 09V-375?
Forest river is recalling model year 2010 sierra and sandpiper recreational travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." on the tire loading information placard and the cargo carrying capacity (Ccc) placard the ccc is equal to the gvwr except for the fifth wheel trailers. There is a preloaded weight for the weight of the tripod support frame that the hitch plate rests on while being weighed.
How is recall 09V-375 fixed?
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 of charge. The recall is expected to begin during november 2009. Owners may contact forest river at 574-534-3167.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.