Recall 16V549 affects 4 2017 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers for an incorrect tire-pressure placard. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 4 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers because the federal tire placard lists 50 PSI for ST225/75R15D tires instead of the required 65 PSI. Underinflated tires can overheat and fail, a failure that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk; Forest River dealers will install a corrected placard free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The tire information placard on 2017 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers is the label owners use to set tire pressure and match the trailer to its tires and rims. On these trailers, the placard lists ST225/75R15D tires at 50 PSI. The tires are supposed to be maintained at 65 PSI, so the label gives the wrong pressure target.
The failure is not a broken tire part. Forest River traced it to a clerical data-entry error that put the wrong pressure on the federal placard. If an owner follows that label, the tires can be run below the intended pressure, which changes how the sidewalls carry load and heat while the trailer is moving. The corrected placard states the proper tire PSI.
Owners can notice soft tire sidewalls or sidewalls that look overly bulged. Those signs point to tires carrying the trailer with less pressure than intended.
Who's affected?
Both models list the same component areas: tire information and the vehicle label.
| 2017 Forest River Rockwood | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Forest River Rockwood | tire |
| 2017 Forest River Flagstaff | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Forest River Flagstaff | tire |
| Units affected | 4 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Low tire pressure can overheat the tires and lead to tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and a higher crash risk. Soft or overly bulging sidewalls are a warning sign. If you see that shape, stop and call a Forest River dealer before moving the trailer. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Forest River Rockwood or Flagstaff trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to get the free corrected Federal Placard that shows the required 65 PSI tire pressure.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V549 when you call.
- Keep the tires inflated to 65 PSI and avoid towing the trailer while any tire is underinflated.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician provides and installs a corrected Federal Placard for the 2017 Rockwood or Flagstaff trailer. The corrected label shows the proper tire information for the ST225/75R15D tires, including the 65 PSI recommended pressure. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file, so documented eligible costs paid before the recall notice can be reviewed under that standard plan. Bring any related repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 22, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 18, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 16, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| September 16, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 16, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V549?
Recall 16V549 covers 4 2017 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers with a federal placard that lists the ST225/75R15D tire pressure as 50 PSI instead of 65 PSI. Forest River dealers provide a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Forest River Rockwood or Flagstaff is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V549. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer and ask for the corrected federal placard. Reference recall number 16V549 when you call. The dealer provides the placard for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Forest River will provide the corrected federal placard free of charge through its dealer network. You can also call Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 for recall help.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is tire overheating and tire failure from using the wrong pressure on the placard. The affected trailers list 50 PSI for ST225/75R15D tires, but those tires should be maintained at 65 PSI. Tire failure can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V549000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-2640 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V549 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V549000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →