The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V190000·Announced 2019-03-07

American Fastbacks Recalls 2017-2018 Modified Jeep Wranglers for Weight Issues

American Fastbacks is recalling 156 modified Jeep Wranglers from 2017-2018 because they may exceed weight limits, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (excessive weight affecting stability) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks is recalling 156 model year 2017-2018 Badlands, Force Recon, Stryker, and Defcon vehicles. These are modified Jeep Wranglers that may be between 400 and 600 pounds above the allowable Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) due to the weight of replacement parts installed on the vehicles.

The excessive weight can negatively impact vehicle stability, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on April 18, 2019.

American Fastbacks has notified owners that the manufacturer will repurchase the vehicles from owners. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AMERICAN FASTBACK BADLANDS, DEFCON, STRYKER, FORCE RECON
Brand
AMERICAN FASTBACK
Manufacturer
EHG USA LP dba American Fastbacks
Category
Vehicle — Modified Jeep Wrangler
Hazard
Affected units
156

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 (4)

  • BADLANDS
  • DEFCON
  • STRYKER
  • FORCE RECON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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