Forest River Salem 2017 Trailers: Incorrect Tire Label Risk
Forest River recalls 2017 Salem and Wildwood trailers with incorrect tire placard causing underinflation risk. Owners must get corrected placard installed to comply with safety standards.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect tire information on the Federal Label may result in the operator under-inflating the tires. An underinflated tire may cause sudden tire failure, or poor handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers made between August 9 and September 6, 2016. The Federal Placard on these trailers lists the wrong tire and rim specifications, which could lead to underinflated tires and a higher crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225877-forest-river-salem-2017-trailers-incorrect-tire-label-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225877-forest-river-salem-2017-trailers-incorrect-tire-label-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V673000
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“Forest River Salem 2017 Trailers: Incorrect Tire Label Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225877-forest-river-salem-2017-trailers-incorrect-tire-label-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V673000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V673000).
Why it’s dangerous
The placard incorrectly lists ST225/75R15 Load Range C tires with 50PSI pressure, but the trailers actually have Load Range D tires requiring 65PSI. Using the wrong tire pressure could cause sudden tire failure or poor handling, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers made between August 9 and September 6, 2016 are affected. Trailer operators are most at risk due to potential tire failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Federal Placard on your trailer that lists ST225/75R15 Load Range C tires with 50PSI pressure. The recall affects trailers manufactured between August 9 and September 6, 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Get Corrected Placard Installed
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-1251 for Salem owners or 1-574-533-2165 for Wildwood owners to arrange free installation of the corrected Federal Placard.
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 October 27, 2016. Salem owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-1251. Wildwood owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-533-2165. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-09082016-0243.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 41 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V673000 (September 16, 2016)
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