Incorrect axle information on placard/part 567
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 spartan toyhaulers, model stf3712x, manufactured march 31, 2016, to june 17, 2016. the federal certification label incorrectly states that the vehicle has a third axle with two extra tires, however, the vehicle is only equipped with two axles and four tires. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Safety Consequence
If the owner follows the information on the federal placard label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install corrected federal placards, free of charge. the recall began on july 27, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-3033. forest river's number for this recall is 61-03032016-0211.
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FAQ: Recall 16V466000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V466000?
NHTSA recall 16V466000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 27, 2016. It addresses: Incorrect axle information on placard/part 567. The recall affects approximately 11 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V466000 or the manufacturer campaign number 61-03032016-0211. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.