FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS (2018) recall — Tires
Forest River is recalling certain 2017-2018 recreational trailers due to potential incorrect tire and rim information on Federal Placards, which could lead to improper installation and increased crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for a corrected placard.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling specific 2017-2018 recreational trailers because their Federal Placards might list incorrect tire and rim combinations. This could lead to improper installation, overinflation, or vehicle overload, raising crash risk. Affected owners should get a corrected placard from Forest River. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224869-forest-river-2018-recreational-trailers-incorrect-tire-rim-info-may.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224869-forest-river-2018-recreational-trailers-incorrect-tire-rim-info-may · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V282000
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“Forest River 2018 Recreational Trailers: Incorrect Tire/Rim Info May Cause Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224869-forest-river-2018-recreational-trailers-incorrect-tire-rim-info-may. Based on NHTSA recall #17V282000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V282000).
Why it’s dangerous
The Federal Placard on these trailers might list incorrect tire and rim combinations. This could lead to improper installation, overinflation, or vehicle overload, increasing the risk of a crash. The trailers also might have incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Forest River recreational trailers (Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite, Columbus models) are most at risk. These trailers may have incorrect tire and rim information on their Federal Placards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your trailer is a 2017-2018 model from Forest River's Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite, or Columbus series. Look for an incorrect Federal Placard listing tire and rim combinations.
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What to do — step by step
Get Corrected Federal Placard
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 to receive a corrected Federal Placard for your trailer.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What models are affected by this recall?
2017-2018 Forest River recreational trailers: Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite, and Columbus models.
Why is this recall happening?
The Federal Placard may list incorrect tire and rim combinations, which could lead to improper installation, overinflation, or vehicle overload, increasing crash risk.
How do I get a corrected Federal Placard?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 to receive a corrected Federal Placard for your trailer.
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 17V282000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V282000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V282000 (April 26, 2017)
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