The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V360000·Announced 2016-05-25

Forest River Stealth Evo Recalled for Incorrect Tire Load Range

Forest River is recalling 2016 Stealth Evo trailers because incorrect tires may fail prematurely, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (premature tire failure leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 Stealth Evo recreational vehicle trailers, specifically models CSJT280RKS and CSJT290QBS. These vehicles were manufactured between January 7, 2016, and March 18, 2016. The recall involves 68 units.

The affected vehicles may have been installed with tires of the wrong load range. This defect can result in premature tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash. Consequently, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110 regarding tire selection and load carrying capacity.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will supply new correct tires and rims free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777 extension 52. Forest River's number for this recall is 67-05192016-0199. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Affected units
68

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • STEALTH EVO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.