Recall 16V673 affects 178 2017 Forest River Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers for incorrect tire placards. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 178 2017 Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers because the federal placard lists the wrong tire load range and inflation pressure. The incorrect label can lead an owner to underinflate the tires, which can cause sudden tire failure or poor handling; Forest River dealers will correct the placard free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2017 Forest River Wildwood or Salem trailer is the tire information label. It tells an owner or service shop which tire size, load range, inflation pressure, and rim size belong on the trailer. That information matters because trailer tires must be inflated and matched to the rims and load rating shown on the label.
On affected trailers, the placard was printed with the wrong tire and rim combination package. It lists ST225/75R15 Load Range C tires at 50PSI on 15X6.0JJ rims, but the trailer is equipped with ST225/75R15 Load Range D tires that require 65PSI on the same 15X6.0JJ rim size. Forest River traced the issue to incorrect data selection for the placard, not to a wrong tire installation.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is a label error, so the trailer will not give a mechanical symptom unless the tires are serviced or inflated using the wrong placard information.
Who's affected?
Both model lines are tied to tire and vehicle-label information.
| 2017 Forest River Wildwood | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Forest River Wildwood | tire |
| 2017 Forest River Salem | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Forest River Salem | tire |
| Units affected | 178 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2017 Forest River Wildwood or Salem does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect tire information on the Federal Label can lead an owner to under-inflate the tires. Underinflation can cause sudden tire failure or poor handling, increasing crash risk. There is no warning sign listed before the problem. Schedule the label correction soon and avoid relying on the incorrect placard for tire pressure. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2017 Forest River Wildwood or Salem is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Placard installation.
- Reference recall number 16V673 when you call, and tell the dealer this is the Salem and Wildwood tire-information placard recall.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one, plus any tire or service paperwork you have.
- Check tire pressure against the actual installed tire specification, not the incorrect placard, until the corrected placard is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs a corrected Federal Placard that matches the trailer's tire and rim combination. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you've already paid out of pocket for a related placard correction, ask Forest River customer service how to submit documented expenses under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 16, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 10, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 14, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| November 14, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 14, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V673?
Recall 16V673 covers 178 2017 Forest River Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers with an incorrect Federal Placard for tire and rim information. The placard lists Load Range C tires at 50 PSI, but the trailer has Load Range D tires that require 65 PSI. Forest River dealers install a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Forest River Wildwood or Salem is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V673. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer to schedule the corrected Federal Placard installation. Reference recall number 16V673 and Forest River recall number 27-09082016-0243 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Forest River dealers install the corrected Federal Placard free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included 2017 Wildwood and Salem trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is underinflated tires from the incorrect placard information. Underinflation can cause sudden tire failure or poor handling, increasing crash risk. Until the corrected placard is installed, use the tire specification on the trailer's actual Load Range D tires: 65 PSI.
What if I bought this Forest River trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2017 Wildwood or Salem is included, then call a Forest River dealer and reference recall 16V673.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V673000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-534-1251 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V673 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V673000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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