2017–2018 American Fastback Badlands & 2017–2018 American Fastback Defcon + 2 more recall: body & structure
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
The excessive weight can negatively impact the vehicle stability, increasing the risk of crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V190000
- Manufacturer
- EHG USA LP dba American Fastbacks
- Vehicles affected
- 156
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Owner phone
- 1-844-533-7997
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 18, 2019
- Built
- Jan 8, 2018 – Dec 21, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.