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Recall 17V-512: 2017 Rugged Mountain Custom RV Castle Peak, 2017 Rugged Mountain Custom RV Chinook Peak and 12 more

Tiny Idahomes LLC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 17, 2017, covering about 47 vehicles.

NHTSA number
17V-512
Report date
Aug 17, 2017
Vehicles affected
47
Owners notified
Sep 11, 2017

The problem

Tiny Idahomes LLC (Tiny Idahomes) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Tiny Idahomes Clear Creek, Cascade, Sejour, Carpathian, Cargo Trailers; 2016 Tiny Idahomes Zamora Vardo; 2017 Tiny Idahomes Yala Peak, and Grand Teton; and 2017 Rugged Mountain Custom RVs models Clear Creek, Drive Stream, Chinook Peak, Mt. Hood, Castle Peak, and Lincoln Peak recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

The risk

A label with an incorrect GVWR can cause confusion to the user and improper loading of the vehicle, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Tiny Idahomes/Rugged Mountain Custom RV will mail corrected labels. Owners can affix the corrected label themselves or, if they wish, they can contact their dealer to have the Federal Placard replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2017. Owners may contact Tiny Idahomes customer service at 1-208-468-0576.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerTiny Idahomes LLC
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number17V512000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Rugged Mountain Custom RV Castle Peak2017All years
Rugged Mountain Custom RV Chinook Peak2017All years
Rugged Mountain Custom RV Clear Creek2017All years
Rugged Mountain Custom RV Drive Stream2017All years
Rugged Mountain Custom RV Lincoln Peak2017All years
Rugged Mountain Custom RV MT Hood2017All years
Tiny Idahomes Cargo Trailer2014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
Tiny Idahomes Carpathian2014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
Tiny Idahomes Cascade2014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
Tiny Idahomes Clear Creek2014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
Tiny Idahomes Grand Teton2017All years
Tiny Idahomes Sejour2014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
Tiny Idahomes Yala Peak2017All years
Tiny Idahomes Zamora Vardo2016All years

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 17V-512?

Tiny Idahomes LLC (Tiny Idahomes) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Tiny Idahomes Clear Creek, Cascade, Sejour, Carpathian, Cargo Trailers; 2016 Tiny Idahomes Zamora Vardo; 2017 Tiny Idahomes Yala Peak, and Grand Teton; and 2017 Rugged Mountain Custom RVs models Clear Creek, Drive Stream, Chinook Peak, Mt. Hood, Castle Peak, and Lincoln Peak recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

How is recall 17V-512 fixed?

Tiny Idahomes/Rugged Mountain Custom RV will mail corrected labels. Owners can affix the corrected label themselves or, if they wish, they can contact their dealer to have the Federal Placard replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2017. Owners may contact Tiny Idahomes customer service at 1-208-468-0576.

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.