Recall 15V303 affects 120 2013-2015 Forest River Shasta trailers with incorrect GVWR labels. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 120 2013-2015 Shasta travel trailers under recall 15V303 because the Federal Weight Tag lists the wrong gross vehicle weight rating. An owner using that label can load the trailer to the wrong weight, increasing crash risk, and Forest River dealers will correct the label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
On the 2013-2015 Forest River Shasta, the federal weight tag tells an owner, dealer, or inspector the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. That rating is the maximum allowed loaded weight of the trailer, with the trailer itself, cargo, fluids, and gear counted together. Owners use that number when loading and towing.
On affected Shasta trailers, the tag was printed with the wrong GVWR because of a clerical error. The correct rating is 9,718 pounds, but the label showed 6,718 pounds. The trailer itself does not need a mechanical change, and the understated rating does not increase the crash risk stated in the filing.
Owners will not feel a braking, steering, or towing change from this label error. The practical warning comes from the tag itself: if the posted GVWR shows 6,718 pounds instead of 9,718 pounds, the trailer can appear overloaded on paper, and the owner can be stopped at a weigh station or ticketed for exceeding the posted rating.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2013-2015 Shasta scope, all tied to the same placard or certification label issue.
| 2013 Forest River Shasta | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2014 Forest River Shasta | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2015 Forest River Shasta | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 120 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect GVWR label can lead an operator to load the trailer to the wrong weight, increasing the risk of a crash. Until the label is replaced, confirm the correct GVWR with Forest River or the dealer before loading near the posted limit. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2015 Forest River Shasta is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected GVWR label replacement.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V303 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer to the printed GVWR until the corrected Federal Weight Tag is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician replaces the incorrect Federal Weight Tag label with a corrected label showing the right GVWR information. The corrected label and labor are free under the recall. After the incorrect label is removed, Forest River asks owners or dealers to return the old label, send a photo of the new label installed on the trailer, and include the claim paperwork. If you already paid for this label-related repair, send the service invoice and proof of the completed work to Forest River to request reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 13, 2015 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
| June 1, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| June 1, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 23, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 30, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V303?
Recall 15V303 covers 120 2013-2015 Forest River Shasta travel trailers with incorrect gross vehicle weight rating information on the Federal Weight Tags. The wrong GVWR label can lead an owner to load the trailer to the wrong weight, increasing crash risk. Forest River dealers will install a corrected label for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2015 Forest River Shasta is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 15V303. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the corrected weight-label installation. Reference recall number 15V303 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Forest River dealers will replace the incorrect GVWR label with a corrected label free of charge. Forest River lists 1-574-825-8717 for owner questions about this recall.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is incorrect loading from the wrong GVWR label. If the trailer is loaded to an incorrect weight, crash risk increases. Until the corrected label is installed, use dealer guidance for the correct rating and avoid relying on a tag that Forest River identified as incorrect.
What if I bought my Forest River Shasta used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Shasta is included, then call a franchised Forest River dealer and reference recall 15V303 to schedule the corrected label installation.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V303000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-825-8717 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V303 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V303000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →