Recall 17V218000: Forest River, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 17V218000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on March 31, 2017.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 6.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on April 18, 2017.
- Production dates listed: September 28, 2016 to March 27, 2017.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a capacity of 4,400 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence (official text)
The incorrect GAWR may result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-03292017-0362.
Notes and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 27-03292017-0362.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2017 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2017 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2017 Forest River Wildwood listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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