2024 Forest River Sabre: Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign 23V611000 · 66 units potentially affected · filed Sep 1, 2023
What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sabre fifth wheels. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect cargo carrying capacity (CCC) and dry weight, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars" and 49 CFR Part 567 "Certification."
Why it matters
An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-1671.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V611000
- Manufacturer no.
- 62-1671
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Units affected
- 66
- Report received
- Sep 1, 2023
- Owner letters
- Sep 12, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Sabre 2024