Forest River Wildcat Recalled for Incorrect Weight Certification Label
Forest River is recalling 2014 Wildcat recreational vehicles because the certification tag lists an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating, which could lead to overloading and tire failure.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect (incorrect weight rating) could lead to tire failure and a crash, but no injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Wildcat recreational vehicles manufactured between October 25, 2013, and January 24, 2014. The recall involves 49 units where the Federal Certification Tag incorrectly states the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) as 15,500 pounds, rather than the correct rating of 12,330 pounds. This labeling error means the vehicle does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Part 567 regarding certification.
The incorrect weight rating may cause owners to load the trailer beyond its specified weight limit. Overloading can lead to tire or suspension failure, resulting in poor vehicle handling and an increased risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text, but the defect presents a safety hazard if the vehicle is overloaded.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new certification label with the correct information. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Customers can contact Forest River Wildcat Customer Service and Warranty Department at 1-574-206-7600 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER WILDCAT
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Affected units
- 49
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- WILDCAT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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