Tiny Idahomes Sejour recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 17, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tiny Idahomes LLC recalls 2014–2017 Tiny Idahomes, Rugged Mountain Custom RV — 13 models

Recall number

17V512000

Brand / firm

Tiny Idahomes, Rugged Mountain Custom RV

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 47 units

Why it was recalled

A label with an incorrect GVWR can cause confusion to the user and improper loading of the vehicle, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Tiny Idahomes LLC (Tiny Idahomes) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Tiny Idahomes Clear Creek, Cascade, Sejour, Carpathian, Cargo Trailers; 2016 Tiny Idahomes Zamora Vardo; 2017 Tiny Idahomes Yala Peak, and Grand Teton; and 2017 Rugged Mountain Custom RVs models Clear Creek, Drive Stream, Chinook Peak, Mt. Hood, Castle Peak, and Lincoln Peak recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What to do

Tiny Idahomes/Rugged Mountain Custom RV will mail corrected labels. Owners can affix the corrected label themselves or, if they wish, they can contact their dealer to have the Federal Placard replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2017. Owners may contact Tiny Idahomes customer service at 1-208-468-0576.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.