Forest River Wildcat (2014): Equipment
Recall 14V077000 · Feb 27, 2014 · Forest River, Inc.
49
vehicles affected
49
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V077000
- Date
- Feb 27, 2014
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 49
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Wildcat recreational vehicles manufactured October 25, 2013, through January 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Federal Certification Tag incorrectly states that the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is 15,500 pounds instead of the correct GVWR of 12,330 pounds. As such, the vehicle does not conform to Part 567, "Certification."
What can happen
As a result, the trailer may be loaded beyond the specified weight rating which may cause a tire or suspension failure leading to poor vehicle handling and an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 may contact Forest River Wildcat Customer Service and Warranty Department at 1-574-206-7600.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Wildcat | 2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V077000?
1 model: Forest River Wildcat (2014), about 49 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V077000?
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 may contact Forest River Wildcat Customer Service and Warranty Department at 1-574-206-7600.
What can happen?
As a result, the trailer may be loaded beyond the specified weight rating which may cause a tire or suspension failure leading to poor vehicle handling and an increased risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.