OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 17V282000
NHTSA campaign 17V282000 covers 10 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 71 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received April 26, 2017 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 17V282000 says
Defect summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification.".
Consequence summary
The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 17V282000
Forest River will notify owners and will 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.
- Owner notification
- May 17, 2017
- Filing manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component groups
- TIRES
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES