Incorrect federal placards/fmvss 110, 567
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 prime time avenger motorhomes, model avt31dbs. the federal placard on these vehicles only indicates that the rear tire size is st225/75r15e tires with 80 psi, when the placard should state that the front, rear, and spare tires are st225/75r15e tires with 80 psi. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims," and 567, "certification."
Safety Consequence
The incomplete federal placard information could cause the user to install an incorrect tire, resulting in a possible overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners and will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on may 18, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-1025. forest river's number for this recall is 50-04182017-0392.
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FAQ: Recall 17V266000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V266000?
NHTSA recall 17V266000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 21, 2017. It addresses: Incorrect federal placards/fmvss 110, 567. The recall affects approximately 32 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 17V266000 or the manufacturer campaign number 50-04182017-0392. 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.