Forest River, Inc.: Sabre Fifth Wheels Recalled for Incorrect Cargo Capacity Labels

Agency Publication Date: September 1, 2023

Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 66 units of its 2024 Sabre fifth wheels because the Federal Placard incorrectly lists the cargo carrying capacity (CCC) and dry weight. Because the labels provide wrong information, owners may unknowingly overload their trailers, which violates federal safety standards for wheels and certification. Forest River is addressing this by mailing corrected labels directly to owners free of charge.

Risk

An overloaded vehicle can lead to a loss of control while driving, which significantly increases the risk of a crash and potential injury.

What You Should Do

Locate the Federal Placard on your 2024 Sabre fifth wheel to prepare for the label replacement.
Check your mail for a new Federal Placard being sent directly from Forest River, Inc. (notifications were sent starting October 12, 2023).
Apply the new placard over the incorrect one once it arrives to ensure you have the correct cargo carrying capacity and dry weight information.
If you have questions or have not received your new label, contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-499-2100 and reference recall number 62-1671.
For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Other Action

New Federal Placard mailed to owners

How to: Dealers will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge, to replace the incorrect label on the vehicle.

Affected Products

Product: 2024 Forest River Sabre Fifth Wheel

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V611000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 66 vehicles(66% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)

Owner Notification Date: September 12, 2023

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 62-1671

Agency Last Updated: September 13, 2023

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Summary

What You Should Do

Locate the Federal Placard on your 2024 Sabre fifth wheel to prepare for the label replacement.

Check your mail for a new Federal Placard being sent directly from Forest River, Inc. (notifications were sent starting October 12, 2023).

Apply the new placard over the incorrect one once it arrives to ensure you have the correct cargo carrying capacity and dry weight information.

If you have questions or have not received your new label, contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-499-2100 and reference recall number 62-1671.

For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V611000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 66 vehicles(66% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)

Owner Notification Date: September 12, 2023

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 62-1671

Agency Last Updated: September 13, 2023