Recall 12V265000: 2012–2013 Shasta Revere SHT27BH
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 12, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 7
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 shasta revere recreational vehicles. The gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and cargo carrying capacity specification is incorrect on the federal certification label and the tire information label. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, certification.
The risk
Incorrect weight information may lead to overloading, which may cause axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest river will notify owners, and include the corrected labels in each letter. The safety recall began on june 28, 2012. Owners should contact forest river at 574-825-7178.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Shasta Revere SHT27BH
- 2013 Shasta Revere SHT27BH
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V265000
- Manufacturer
- FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Owner letters
- Jun 28, 2012
- Components
- Equipment:other:labels (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology