FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER (2018) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling 2018 Sandpiper trailers due to incorrect tire pressure placard causing premature wear and crash risk. Owners must get corrected placard installed free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the tires are inflated incorrectly to 110psi, it can cause premature wear of the tire, potentially causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2018 Sandpiper recreational trailers because the tire pressure placard shows 110psi instead of the correct 95psi. This incorrect pressure can cause tire wear and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Forest River for a free placard fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224895-forest-river-2018-sandpiper-trailer-incorrect-tire-pressure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224895-forest-river-2018-sandpiper-trailer-incorrect-tire-pressure-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V808000
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“Forest River 2018 Sandpiper Trailer: Incorrect Tire Pressure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224895-forest-river-2018-sandpiper-trailer-incorrect-tire-pressure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V808000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V808000).
Why it’s dangerous
The placard incorrectly shows 110psi as the recommended tire pressure, but the correct pressure is 95psi. Using the wrong pressure causes premature tire wear, which can lead to loss of control and crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Forest River Sandpiper recreational trailers are affected. Trailer drivers using these vehicles with incorrect tire pressure are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a placard on your trailer that says 110psi for tire pressure. This recall applies to 2018 Sandpiper models sold starting January 2, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-534-4574 to get a corrected placard installed for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on January 2, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-0599.
Questions people ask
Why is my trailer at risk?
The placard shows 110psi instead of the correct 95psi, causing premature tire wear and increased crash risk.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check for a placard on your 2018 Sandpiper that says 110psi for tire pressure. This recall started January 2, 2018.
What should I do if I have the affected trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574 for a free corrected placard installation.
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 17V808000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V808000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on January 2, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-0599. 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 #17V808000 (December 15, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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