NHTSA Recall 17V282000: Tires
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 71 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Forest River Chaparrel Lite.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V282000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-04242017-0393 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Report received | April 26, 2017 |
| Owner notification | May 17, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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 17V282000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Chaparrel Lite | 2017, 2018 |
| Forest River Columbus | 2017, 2018 |
| Forest River Salem | 2017, 2018 |
| Forest River Sanibel | 2017, 2018 |
| Forest River Vengeance | 2017, 2018 |
| Forest River Wildcat | 2017, 2018 |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2017, 2018 |
| Forest River XLR | 2017, 2018 |
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.