NHTSA campaign 12V265000

FOREST RIVER, INC. recall 12V265000

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 SHASTA REVERE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY SPECIFICATION IS INCORRECT ON THE FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL AND THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, “CERTIFICATION.”

Reported 06/12/2012

What can happen

INCORRECT WEIGHT INFORMATION MAY LEAD TO OVERLOADING, WHICH MAY CAUSE AXLE OR TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Repair

FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND INCLUDE THE CORRECTED LABELS IN EACH LETTER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2012. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 574-825-7178.

Components

  • Equipment: Other: Labels

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.