The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V282000·Announced 2017-04-26

Forest River Recalls 2017-2018 Recreational Trailers for Incorrect Federal Placard Data

Forest River is recalling 2017-2018 recreational trailers because the Federal Placard may list incorrect tire, rim, and weight ratings, potentially leading to unsafe vehicle operation.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 incorrect weight and tire data could lead to a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical risk without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 model year Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite, and Columbus recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the Federal Placard may inaccurately list the installed tire and rim combinations. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information on the placard may be incorrect. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."

The incorrect information on the placard may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Forest River will notify owners and provide a corrected Federal Placard free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393. 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 SALEM, COLUMBUS, CHAPARREL LITE, VENGEANCE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
71

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 (8)

  • SALEM
  • COLUMBUS
  • CHAPARREL LITE
  • VENGEANCE
  • XLR
  • WILDWOOD
  • WILDCAT
  • SANIBEL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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