The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V266000·Announced 2017-04-21

Forest River Recalls 2017-2018 Prime Time Avenger Motorhomes for Placard Error

Forest River is recalling 2017-2018 Prime Time Avenger motorhomes because the Federal Placard incorrectly lists tire specifications, potentially leading to improper tire installation.

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 (vehicle) where the defect could lead to a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prime Time Avenger motorhomes, model AVT31DBS. The recall addresses a defect in the Federal Placard located on these vehicles. The placard currently indicates that only the rear tires are ST225/75R15E with 80 PSI, whereas it should state that the front, rear, and spare tires are all ST225/75R15E with 80 PSI. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 567, "Certification."

The incomplete information on the Federal Placard could cause users to install an incorrect tire. This error may result in the overloading of the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specified model years and model.

Forest River will notify owners and provide a corrected Federal placard free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 50-04182017-0392. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER AVENGER
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Affected units
32

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)

  • AVENGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.