FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD (2018) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2018 Wildwood trailers with incorrect tire labels that could cause crashes if wrong tires are installed. Owners must get corrected placards to comply with safety standards.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the incorrect label causes the operator to install tires of the wrong size, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2018 Wildwood trailers because their Federal Placard incorrectly lists tire size, which could lead to crashes if the wrong tires are installed. This affects safety compliance with federal tire standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224902-forest-river-2018-wildwood-trailers-incorrect-tire-label-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224902-forest-river-2018-wildwood-trailers-incorrect-tire-label-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V790000
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“Forest River 2018 Wildwood Trailers: Incorrect Tire Label Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224902-forest-river-2018-wildwood-trailers-incorrect-tire-label-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V790000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V790000).
Why it’s dangerous
The Federal Placard on these trailers incorrectly states the tire size as ST215/75R15 Load Range D, but the actual tires are ST205/75R15 Load Range D. This mismatch could cause improper handling and increase crash risk if the wrong tires are used.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Forest River Wildwood recreational trailers are affected. Trailer operators are most at risk if they install mismatched tires.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Federal Placard on your 2018 Wildwood trailer that lists ST215/75R15 Load Range D tires instead of the actual ST205/75R15 Load Range D tires.
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What to do — step by step
Get Corrected Placards
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335 to receive free corrected Federal Placards.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners and provide corrected Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0595.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The Federal Placard on these trailers incorrectly states the tire size as ST215/75R15 Load Range D, but the actual tires are ST205/75R15 Load Range D, causing potential safety compliance issues.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your 2018 Wildwood trailer has a Federal Placard listing ST215/75R15 Load Range D tires instead of the actual ST205/75R15 Load Range D tires.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335 to get free corrected Federal Placards.
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 17V790000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V790000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners and provide corrected Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0595. 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 #17V790000 (August 12, 2017)
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