Spare tire rim incompatible with brake hubs
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 riverstone legacy fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured october 7, 2016, to october 18, 2016. the spare tire and rim combination on the affected vehicles may be incompatible with the disk-brake hubs, preventing the rim from mounting flat and flush to the hub face.
Safety Consequence
If an owner installs the spare wheel that was provided with the trailer, the lug nuts may fail, allowing the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare rim and tire assembly, free of charge. the recall began on december 20, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-367-3269. forest river's number for this recall is 70-10312016-0263.
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FAQ: Recall 16V811000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V811000?
NHTSA recall 16V811000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on November 8, 2016. It addresses: Spare tire rim incompatible with brake hubs. The recall affects approximately 111 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V811000 or the manufacturer campaign number 70-10312016-0263. 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.