Vehicle recall 19V190000 · March 7, 2019
American Fastback Badlands, Defcon and 2 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V190000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 7, 2019
- Filed by
- EHG USA LP dba American Fastbacks
- Owner notification
- April 18, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 156
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- American Fastback Badlands (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- American Fastback Defcon (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- American Fastback Force Recon (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- American Fastback Stryker (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
Has your American Fastback been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A American Fastback dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.