FOREST RIVER VIBE (2017) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2016-2017 Vibe trailers with incorrect tire placards that could lead to improper tire installation or underinflation, increasing crash risk. Owners must get corrected placards.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size and load range of replacement tires, or underinflate the existing tires. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2016-2017 Vibe recreational trailers because their federal placard shows wrong tire sizes and inflation levels. This could cause the trailer to be improperly fitted with tires or underinflated, raising the risk of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225898-forest-river-vibe-2017-trailer-recall-incorrect-tire-info-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225898-forest-river-vibe-2017-trailer-recall-incorrect-tire-info-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V346000
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“Forest River Vibe 2017 Trailer Recall: Incorrect Tire Info Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225898-forest-river-vibe-2017-trailer-recall-incorrect-tire-info-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V346000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V346000).
Why it’s dangerous
The placard shows incorrect tire information (ST205/75R15C at 50psi) instead of the actual tires (ST225/75R15D at 65psi). This could lead to wrong tire sizes or underinflation, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Forest River Vibe recreational trailers with model ORVBT236RBS-64 are affected. Trailer operators are most at risk due to potential improper tire installation or underinflation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model ORVBT236RBS-64 on your 2016-2017 Forest River Vibe trailer. The placard shows ST205/75R15C tires inflated to 50psi instead of ST225/75R15D at 65psi.
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What to do — step by step
Get Corrected Placard
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063 to receive a corrected Federal Placard for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners will provide them a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-05232017-0413.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The placard shows incorrect tire information (ST205/75R15C at 50psi) instead of the actual tires (ST225/75R15D at 65psi), which could lead to improper tire installation or underinflation.
What should I do if I own this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063 to get a corrected Federal Placard for free.
Is this recall active?
Yes, the recall began on June 6, 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 17V346000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V346000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners will provide them a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-05232017-0413. 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 #17V346000 (May 26, 2017)
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