NHTSA Recall 09V375000: Labels (equipment)
FOREST RIVER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 160 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Sandpiper.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V375000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | September 30, 2009 |
| Owner notification | August 28, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest river is recalling model year 2010 sierra and sandpiper recreational travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." on the tire loading information placard and the cargo carrying capacity (ccc) placard the ccc is equal to the gvwr except for the fifth wheel trailers. There is a preloaded weight for the weight of the tripod support frame that the hitch plate rests on while being weighed.
Safety risk
The unit may be overloaded and cause tire failure which may lead to a crash.
Remedy
Customers must take their unit to a forest river dealer to have it weighed empty and dry at a certified weight scale and the information recorded on the enclosed card and mailed to forest river customer service department to receive the correct placard. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during november 2009. Owners may contact forest river at 574-534-3167.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V375000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.