Recall 19V190000

STRUCTURE

Report Date
20190307
Component
STRUCTURE
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (American Fastbacks) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Badlands, Force Recon, Stryker, and Defcon models of modified-Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may be between 400 and 600 pounds above the allowable Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) due to the replacement parts that were installed on the vehicle which increased the overall weight.

Safety Consequence

The excessive weight can negatively impact the vehicle stability, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

American Fastbacks has notified owners, and the manufacturer will repurchase the vehicles from owners. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 AMERICAN FASTBACK BADLANDS
2017 AMERICAN FASTBACK DEFCON
2017 AMERICAN FASTBACK FORCE RECON
2017 AMERICAN FASTBACK STRYKER
2018 AMERICAN FASTBACK BADLANDS
2018 AMERICAN FASTBACK DEFCON
2018 AMERICAN FASTBACK FORCE RECON
2018 AMERICAN FASTBACK STRYKER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.