Recall 16V762000: Forest River, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 16V762000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on October 20, 2016.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 8.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on November 3, 2016.
- Production dates listed: September 8, 2016 to September 19, 2016.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cedar Creek recreational trailers manufactured September 8, 2016, to September 19, 2016. The axles installed on these vehicles were incorrectly identified as having a 7,000 pound capacity when they were only rated and designed to carry up to 6,000 pounds.
Consequence (official text)
The owner of a vehicle with the incorrect axles could unknowingly overload the vehicle, possibly resulting in a loss of control or reduced braking distance, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
All affected vehicles have been captured at the dealer level and are being repaired prior to sale. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Dealers will replace the axles that are rated for a 7,000lb capacity. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-593-4000 extension 20209. Forest River's number for this recall is 20-10112016-0255.
Notes and contacts as published
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.safercar.gov.
Manufacturer campaign number: 20-10112016-0255.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | CEDAR CREEK | 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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