Forest River Salem recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 8, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2018 Forest River Salem, Wildwood

Recall number

17V790000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 133 units

Why it was recalled

If the incorrect label causes the operator to install tires of the wrong size, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly states that the trailers are equipped with ST215/75R15 Load Range D tires, however, the installed tires are size ST205/75R15 Load Range D. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What to do

Forest River will notify owners and provide corrected Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0595.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.