Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V673000 Reported September 16, 2016

Incorrect tire/rim information on label/fmvss 110

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 178 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V673000
Manufacturer Campaign
27-09082016-0243
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
178
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 16, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 salem and wildwood recreational trailers manufactured august 9, 2016, to september 6, 2016. the federal placard on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the tire and rim combination. the placard states st225/75r15 load range c tires with an inflation pressure of 50psi and a rim size of 15x6.0jj, however, the trailer is equipped with st225/75r15 load range d tires that have an inflation pressure of 65psi, installed on 15x6.0jj rims. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."

Safety Consequence

The incorrect tire information on the federal label may result in the operator under-inflating the tires. an underinflated tire may cause sudden tire failure, or poor handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on october 27, 2016. salem owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-1251. wildwood owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-533-2165. forest river's number for this recall is 27-09082016-0243.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V673000 or campaign 27-09082016-0243.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V673000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V673000?

NHTSA recall 16V673000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 16, 2016. It addresses: Incorrect tire/rim information on label/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 178 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 16V673000 or the manufacturer campaign number 27-09082016-0243. 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.