Incorrect federal placards issue/fmvss 110, 567
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 salem, wildwood, xlr, sanibel, wildcat, vengeance, chaparral lite and columbus recreational trailers. the federal placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. additionally, the gross axle weight rating (gawr) and the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) information may be incorrect. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims," and 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Safety Consequence
The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase 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 17, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440. forest river's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.
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FAQ: Recall 17V282000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V282000?
NHTSA recall 17V282000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 26, 2017. It addresses: Incorrect federal placards issue/fmvss 110, 567. The recall affects approximately 71 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V282000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-04242017-0393. 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.