The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V808000·Announced 2017-12-15

Forest River Recalls 2018 Sierra and Sandpiper Trailers for Tire Placard Error

Forest River is recalling 2018 Sierra and Sandpiper recreational trailers because the Federal Placard incorrectly lists the recommended tire pressure as 110psi instead of 95psi.

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 incorrect tire pressure could lead to a loss of control and crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Sandpiper and Sierra recreational trailers. The recall addresses an error on the Federal Placard, which may incorrectly indicate that the recommended tire pressure is 110psi. The actual recommended tire pressure for these vehicles is 95psi. 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."

If tires are inflated to the incorrect 110psi pressure, it can cause premature tire wear. This condition potentially increases the risk of a loss of vehicle control and a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2018 model year for the Sierra and Sandpiper models.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard free of charge. The recall began on January 2, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-0599. 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.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER SIERRA, SANDPIPER
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
25

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)

  • SIERRA
  • SANDPIPER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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