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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 17V218📅 Apr 3, 2017

2017 Forest River Salem & 2017 Forest River Wildwood recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

The incorrect GAWR may result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V218000
Manufacturer recall #
27-03292017-0362
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
6
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 18, 2017
Built
Sep 28, 2016 – Nov 23, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V218 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V218?

2017 Forest River Salem & 2017 Forest River Wildwood. 6 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Forest River dealer to book the free repair.