NHTSA Campaign 19V190000
STRUCTURE
Issued by EHG USA LP dba American Fastbacks · Reported Mar 7, 2019 · 156 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FASTBACK | BADLANDS | 2017 | 156 |
| AMERICAN FASTBACK | BADLANDS | 2018 | 156 |
| AMERICAN FASTBACK | DEFCON | 2017 | 156 |
| AMERICAN FASTBACK | DEFCON | 2018 | 156 |
| AMERICAN FASTBACK | FORCE RECON | 2017 | 156 |
| AMERICAN FASTBACK | FORCE RECON | 2018 | 156 |
| AMERICAN FASTBACK | STRYKER | 2017 | 156 |
| AMERICAN FASTBACK | STRYKER | 2018 | 156 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V190000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.