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HighNHTSA·20V009000·Announced 2020-01-10

Forest River Recalls 2020 Shockwave Toyhauler Trailers for Incorrect Tire Placard

Forest River is recalling 2020 Shockwave Toyhauler SHT18FS-CA trailers because the Federal Placard lists incorrect tire pressure, which may increase crash risk.

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 (incorrect tire pressure leading to loss of control or tire failure) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Shockwave Toyhauler SHT18FS-CA trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the Federal Placard indicates the incorrect tire pressure. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

The incorrect tire pressure information can cause a loss of vehicle control or premature tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2020 model year SHT18FS-CA configuration.

Forest River will notify owners and provide a corrected Federal Placard free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 19-1126. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER SHOCKWAVE TOYHAULER
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Affected units
20

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)

  • SHOCKWAVE TOYHAULER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.