The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V673000·Announced 2016-09-16

Forest River Recalls 2017 Salem and Wildwood Trailers for Incorrect Tire Placards

Forest River is recalling 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers because the Federal Placard lists incorrect tire and rim specifications, which may lead to under-inflation and increased 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 where the defect (incorrect tire placard) could lead to under-inflation, sudden tire failure, or poor handling, increasing the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers manufactured between August 9, 2016, and September 6, 2016. The recall involves 178 vehicles where the Federal Placard incorrectly lists the tire and rim combination. The placard states ST225/75R15 Load Range C tires with an inflation pressure of 50 PSI and a rim size of 15X6.0JJ. However, the trailers are actually equipped with ST225/75R15 Load Range D tires that have an inflation pressure of 65 PSI, installed on 15X6.0JJ rims. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

The incorrect tire information on the Federal Label may result in the operator under-inflating the tires. An underinflated tire may cause sudden tire failure or poor handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2016. Salem owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-1251, and Wildwood owners may contact 1-574-533-2165. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-09082016-0243. 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 WILDWOOD, SALEM
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
178

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 (2)

  • WILDWOOD
  • SALEM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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