The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V823000·Announced 2014-12-29

Forest River Recalls 2015 Vibe Travel Trailers for Incorrect Tire Labels

Forest River is recalling 159 model year 2015 Vibe VBT272BHS travel trailers because the tire labels list incorrect size and pressure information.

What this means for you

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 (tire blowout/crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Vibe VBT272BHS travel trailers manufactured between July 15, 2014, and December 19, 2014. The recall affects 159 units. The Federal Certification and Tire labels on these trailers contain incorrect information regarding tire size and pressure.

The labels incorrectly state that the installed tires are ST225/75R15/C inflated to 50 PSI. However, the tires actually mounted on the trailers are ST225/75R15/D inflated to 65 PSI. This discrepancy means the trailers fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110. If owners replace the tires with the incorrect size and pressure listed on the label, the tires may be insufficient to carry the load, potentially resulting in a tire blowout and increasing the risk of a crash.

Forest River will send new labels with the correct tire information to dealers and owners free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-206-593-4005. Forest River's number for this recall is 59-12232014. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VIBE VBT272BHS
Brand
VIBE
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
159

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)

  • VBT272BHS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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