NHTSA Recall 16V466000: Labels (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 2017 Forest River Spartan.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V466000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 61-03032016-0211 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | June 27, 2016 |
| Owner notification | July 27, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety risk
If the owner follows the information on the Federal Placard Label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 River's number for this recall is 61-03032016-0211.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V466000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Spartan | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.