2017 Forest River Spartan Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2017 Forest River Spartan, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 2014
- 2017
1 safety recall for the 2017 Forest River Spartan
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Spartan Toyhaulers, model STF3712X, manufactured March 31, 2016, to June 17, 2016. The Federal Certification Label incorrectly states that the vehicle has a third axle with two extra tires, however, the vehicle is only equipped with two axles and four tires. As such,…
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install corrected Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-3033. Forest…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Forest River Spartan have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Junction electrical box not wired properly- was discovered by customer when connected to truck and blew all fuses in truck- open the junction box to discover open positive & negative wires arcing and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 15, 2018 · Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river spartan toyhauler equipped with sailun tires (na), size: st235/85/r16 (na). The trailer was being hauled by a 2017 ford f-350. While being hauled at 55 MPH, th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 6, 2017 · Tires
Compare Forest River Spartan model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Forest River Spartan model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Forest River Spartan | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Forest River Spartan | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2017 Forest River Spartan
How do I know if my 2017 Forest River Spartan has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2017 Forest River Spartan; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Forest River dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V466000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.