FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD (2018) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling 2018 Wildwood trailers with incorrect weight labels that could affect handling and increase crash risk. Owners must get a corrected placard from dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An incorrect weight on the label may affect how the operator loads the vehicle, impacting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2018 Wildwood recreational trailers because their Federal Placards might show the wrong weight. This could lead to improper loading and higher crash risk during use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224903-forest-river-2018-wildwood-trailers-incorrect-weight-label-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224903-forest-river-2018-wildwood-trailers-incorrect-weight-label-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V484000
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“Forest River 2018 Wildwood Trailers: Incorrect Weight Label Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224903-forest-river-2018-wildwood-trailers-incorrect-weight-label-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V484000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V484000).
Why it’s dangerous
The trailer's Federal Placard may show an incorrect weight, causing the operator to load too much cargo. This can make the trailer unstable and increase the chance of a crash during normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Forest River Wildwood trailers are affected. Trailer operators who load the vehicle without checking the placard weight are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a Federal Placard on your 2018 Wildwood trailer that shows the wrong weight. The recall started August 4, 2017, and applies to all 2018 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-534-4058 to get a corrected Federal Placard with the right weight and cargo capacity.
Get Corrected Placard
Dealers will install the corrected placard for free, but you need to contact Forest River first.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard with correct weight and cargo carrying capacity, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-07312017-0485.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The Federal Placards on these trailers may state an incorrect weight, which could affect how the operator loads the vehicle and increase crash risk.
Do I need to stop using my trailer?
No, you can keep using it after getting the corrected placard. The recall requires a fix, not immediate stop-use.
When did this recall start?
The recall began August 4, 2017.
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 17V484000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V484000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard with correct weight and cargo carrying capacity, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-07312017-0485. 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 #17V484000 (February 8, 2017)
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