FOREST RIVER FORESTER (2018) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling certain 2018 Forester motorhomes with a placard error that could lead to improper tire maintenance and increased crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for a corrected placard.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The Federal Placards may cause the operator to not properly maintain the tires and/or wheels. Failure to maintain the tires may lead to improper handling, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling specific 2018 Forester motorhomes because a placard incorrectly states the vehicle has single rear wheels and tires instead of dual wheels. This could lead to improper tire maintenance and a higher risk of crashes if not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224868-forest-river-2018-forester-motorhomes-incorrect-placard-may-cause-tire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224868-forest-river-2018-forester-motorhomes-incorrect-placard-may-cause-tire · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V612000
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“Forest River 2018 Forester Motorhomes: Incorrect Placard May Cause Tire Safety Issues.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224868-forest-river-2018-forester-motorhomes-incorrect-placard-may-cause-tire. Based on NHTSA recall #17V612000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V612000).
Why it’s dangerous
The placard incorrectly states the vehicle has single rear wheels and tires when it actually has dual rear wheels and tires. This means the vehicle doesn't meet federal tire safety standards, which could lead to improper tire maintenance and increased crash risk if owners follow the wrong instructions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Forest River Forester motorhomes with model FRC3271SF are affected. Those who maintain tires based on the incorrect placard are at higher risk of improper handling.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number FRC3271SF on your 2018 Forest River Forester motorhome. The recall began on October 18, 2017, and applies to vehicles sold with the incorrect placard.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River Customer Service
Call 1-574-206-7600 to request a corrected placard for your vehicle.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-0528.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The placard incorrectly states the vehicle has single rear wheels and tires instead of dual wheels and tires, causing the vehicle to fail federal safety standards.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2018 Forest River Forester motorhome with model number FRC3271SF is affected if it has the incorrect placard that states single rear wheels and tires.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 to get a corrected placard for free.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V612000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V612000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-0528. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V612000 (February 10, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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