The trailers may contain incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating information
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Forest River is recalling 52 model year 2016 Wildcat recreational trailers, models WCF28SGX, WCF29RKP, WCF29RLX, and WCF31SAX, manufactured from September 25, 2015, through January 20, 2016.
The recalled vehicles may have been produced with an incorrect federal placard that has an improperly reduced Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 3500lbs. The correct GAWR is 5200lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Incorrect could lead to reduced handling of the vehicle, potentially leading to loss of control or a crash.
What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 28, 2016.
Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-2071. Forest River's number for this recall is 23-01262016-0131.