American Fastback Recall 19V190000: Structure
NHTSA recall 19V190000 · announced March 7, 2019 · filed by Ehg Usa Lp Dba American Fastbacks · 156 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
The excessive weight can negatively impact the vehicle stability, increasing the risk of crash.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2017 American Fastback Badlands
- 2018 American Fastback Badlands
- 2017 American Fastback Defcon
- 2018 American Fastback Defcon
- 2017 American Fastback Force Recon
- 2018 American Fastback Force Recon
- 2017 American Fastback Stryker
- 2018 American Fastback Stryker
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.