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NHTSA Recall 17V484000: Labels (equipment)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Salem.

30
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2017
owners notified (August 4)
NHTSA campaign17V484000
Manufacturer campaign63-07312017-0485
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS
Report receivedAugust 2, 2017
Owner notificationAugust 4, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may state an incorrect weight of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety risk

An incorrect weight on the label may affect how the operator loads the vehicle, impacting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard with correct weight and cargo carrying capacity, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-07312017-0485.

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 17V484000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Salem2018
Forest River Wildwood2018

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.