Recall 23V611 affects 66 2024 Forest River Sabre fifth wheels for incorrect cargo capacity labels. The corrected Federal Placard is free.
Forest River is recalling 66 2024 Sabre fifth wheels under recall 23V611 because the federal placard lists the wrong cargo carrying capacity and dry weight. Incorrect labels can lead owners to overload the trailer, which can cause loss of control; Forest River dealers will install corrected labels free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on the 2024 Forest River Sabre is the certification label that lists the trailer's dry weight and cargo carrying capacity. That information tells an owner how much weight the fifth wheel is built to carry before it is loaded for a trip. Dealers and owners use it to match cargo, water, gear, and tire loading to the trailer's limits.
On affected Sabre fifth wheels, the placard was based on an incorrect weight reading. Forest River found that a piece of steel had wedged against the scale pad, keeping the pad from pressing down fully under load. The trailer weighed lighter than it should have during the check, so the dry weight and cargo carrying capacity shown on the placard were wrong. If an owner follows that incorrect label, the trailer can be overloaded.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is a labeling and weight-rating problem, so the trailer will not make a sound, show a light, or change how it feels before the load exceeds the correct limit.
Who's affected?
| 2024 Forest River Sabre | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 66 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overloaded Sabre can lose control, increasing crash risk. There is no warning sign that tells you the vehicle is overloaded before handling changes. Use the corrected Federal Placard before loading the vehicle, and stay within its posted limits. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Forest River Sabre is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to request the free replacement Federal Placard.
- Use the replacement placard because it corrects the cargo carrying capacity and dry weight labels tied to overload risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one, or reference recall number 23V611 and Forest River recall 62-1671 when you call.
- Avoid loading the fifth wheel from the old placard until the corrected label is installed.
What happens at the repair
Forest River handles this recall by mailing owners a corrected Federal Placard at no charge. The replacement label corrects the cargo carrying capacity and dry weight information for the Sabre. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you already paid for a repair within the scope of this defect, Forest River says refund eligibility is limited to that recall-related work. Submit the service invoice to Sabre Forest River, Inc., Attn: Warranty Manager, 2577 E. Kercher Rd., Goshen, IN 46528.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 1, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 12, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 11, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| October 11, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 11, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V611?
Recall 23V611 covers 66 2024 Forest River Sabre fifth wheels with an incorrect Federal Placard that lists the wrong cargo carrying capacity and dry weight. That error can lead to an overloaded trailer and loss of control. Forest River dealers will provide a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Forest River Sabre is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific fifth wheel is included in recall 23V611. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer or Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-499-2100 and reference Forest River recall 62-1671. The corrected Federal Placard is free.
Is the Forest River recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost, and Forest River's remedy states that dealers will provide the corrected Federal Placard free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overloading. If the Federal Placard shows the wrong cargo carrying capacity and dry weight, an owner can load the fifth wheel beyond its rated limit. An overloaded vehicle can cause loss of control and increase crash risk.
When were owner letters mailed for recall 23V611?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on October 12, 2023. If you bought the Sabre used or never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 23V611 or Forest River recall 62-1671 when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V611000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-260-499-2100 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V611 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V611000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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