Recall 16V787 covers 92 2017 Forest River Salem and Wildwood trailers with incorrect axle information on labels. Correction is free through Forest River.
Forest River is recalling 92 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers because the federal placard label and VIN say the trailer has two axles when it has one. Following that label can lead an owner to overload the trailer, which increases crash risk, and Forest River dealers will install corrected labels free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The VIN plate, Federal Placard Label, and Certificate of Origin are the identification papers and labels for the 2017 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. They tell an owner, dealer, and registration office how the trailer is built, including its axle configuration. On these trailers, that information should match the physical trailer.
The trailers were built with one axle, but the VIN and Federal Placard Label incorrectly identify them as having two axles. Forest River traced the problem to a clerical error, not to a broken axle or a mechanical defect. The fix is to replace the paperwork and labels so the Certificate of Origin, VIN plate, and Federal Placard show the correct identification.
There is no warning sign before failure because the issue is incorrect identification, not a part wearing out while you tow. An owner would notice the problem only by comparing the label or VIN information with the trailer's actual single-axle layout.
Who's affected?
Covers Salem and Wildwood trailers from the same model year, with the same vehicle-label issue.
| 2017 Forest River Salem | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Forest River Wildwood | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 92 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2017 Forest River Salem or Wildwood trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect Federal Placard Label can lead an owner to load the trailer beyond its actual capacity. Overloading raises crash risk because the trailer is carrying more weight than it is rated to handle. Use caution with loading until the corrected placard and VIN plate are installed. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Forest River Salem or Wildwood trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to get the corrected Certificate of Origin, federal placard, and VIN plate that fix the axle-count labeling error.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V787 when you call.
- Use the trailer's actual one-axle loading limits until the corrected labels are installed; do not load it from the incorrect two-axle placard.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-1251 with questions about the free label, VIN plate, and document correction.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician provides the corrected Certificate of Origin, Federal Placard, and VIN plate for each affected 2017 Salem or Wildwood trailer. The correction is free under the recall, including parts and labor needed to replace the incorrect axle information on the certification materials. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for eligible owner-paid work tied to this recall. Bring documentation for any prior label, VIN plate, or certification correction to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 28, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 4, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| November 4, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 22, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 21, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V787?
Recall 16V787 covers 92 2017 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers with a Federal Placard Label and VIN plate that incorrectly state the trailer has two axles. The trailers have one axle. Forest River provides corrected documents and labels free of charge.
What should I do if my 2017 Forest River Salem or Wildwood is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V787. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-1251 for the corrected Certificate of Origin, Federal Placard, and VIN plate. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Forest River will provide the corrected Certificate of Origin, Federal Placard, and VIN plate free of charge for included trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overload from incorrect label information. If an owner follows a placard that says the trailer has two axles when it has one, the trailer can be loaded beyond its actual capacity, increasing crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V787000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-534-1251 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V787 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V787000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation 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 →