FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER (2017) recall — Tires
Forest River recalls 2017 XLR ToyHauler trailers with incorrect tire pressure placard (50psi vs 80psi) that could cause tire failure and crashes. Owners must get corrected placard installed free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect information may cause the operator to underinflate the tire, potentially causing tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2017 XLR ToyHauler trailers because the rear tire pressure placard shows 50psi instead of 80psi. This incorrect pressure warning could cause tire failure and increase crash risk if drivers underinflate tires. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225905-forest-river-2017-xlr-toyhauler-tires-incorrect-pressure-warning-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225905-forest-river-2017-xlr-toyhauler-tires-incorrect-pressure-warning-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V306000
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“Forest River 2017 XLR ToyHauler Tires: Incorrect Pressure Warning Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225905-forest-river-2017-xlr-toyhauler-tires-incorrect-pressure-warning-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V306000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V306000).
Why it’s dangerous
The placard incorrectly states rear tires should be inflated to 50psi instead of 80psi. This could cause the tires to fail under normal use, increasing crash risk if drivers underinflate them.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Forest River XLR ToyHauler trailers with model XLT26HFS are affected. Drivers using these trailers with the incorrect placard are most at risk of tire failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a placard on the trailer that says rear tire pressure should be 50psi. The affected trailers are 2017 XLR ToyHauler model XLT26HFS.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-642-0432 to get the corrected placard installed at no cost.
Get Corrected Placard
Dealers will install the corrected placard for free to fix the incorrect tire pressure warning.
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 May 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-05032017-0398.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The placard incorrectly states rear tires should be 50psi instead of 80psi, which could cause tire failure and crashes.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check for a placard on your 2017 XLR ToyHauler model XLT26HFS that says rear tire pressure should be 50psi.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 to get the corrected placard installed for free.
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 17V306000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V306000 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 May 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-05032017-0398. 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 #17V306000 (August 5, 2017)
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