Recall 17V039 covers 165 2017 Forest River Avenger RVs with incorrect tire placards. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 165 2017 Avenger recreational vehicles because the federal placard lists the wrong tire, rim, and pressure information. That mismatch can overinflate the tires, which can lead to a tire blowout and increase crash risk; the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2017 Forest River Avenger is the label that tells an owner, tire shop, or dealer which tires, rims, and inflation pressure belong on the recreational vehicle. It is supposed to match the trailer's actual tire, rim, and axle setup so service work follows the correct specification.
On affected Avengers, the wrong tire and rim package was selected for the placard. The label shows ST225/75R15E tires at 80 PSI with 15X6.0JJ rims, but it should show ST225/75R15D tires at 65 PSI with 15X5.0JJ rims. The defect is incorrect information on the label, which creates a risk that someone services or inflates the trailer using the wrong tire and rim combination.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners will not hear, feel, or see a symptom from the incorrect placard itself, so the issue is found by checking the label against the recall repair information.
Who's affected?
This scope covers the trailer's certification placard and tire markings, so both label-related items belong to the same recall.
| 2017 Forest River Avenger | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Forest River Avenger | tire |
| Units affected | 165 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect tire information can lead an owner to over inflate the tires. Over inflation raises the chance of a tire blowout and increases the risk of a crash. Until the placard is corrected, verify tire pressure guidance with the dealer before loading or towing. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Forest River Avenger is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Placard installation that fixes the tire, rim, and pressure label.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V039 when you call.
- Avoid inflating the tires from the old placard while you wait for the corrected label.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs a corrected Federal Placard so the tire size, tire pressure, and rim designation match the 2017 Avenger. The corrected placard and labor are free under the recall. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related placard correction before the recall work. Bring paid invoices or repair paperwork to the service desk and ask how Forest River's standard reimbursement plan applies.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 18, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 17, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 10, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| March 10, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 10, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V039?
Recall 17V039 covers 165 2017 Forest River Avenger recreational vehicles with an incorrect Federal Placard for tire and rim information. The label lists ST225/75R15E tires at 80 PSI with 15X6.0JJ rims, but it should list ST225/75R15D tires at 65 PSI with 15X5.0JJ rims.
What should I do if my 2017 Forest River Avenger is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Avenger is included in recall 17V039. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer and ask for the corrected Federal Placard installation. Reference Forest River recall number 48-01162017-0310 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy at no cost, and Forest River dealers will install the corrected Federal Placard free of charge. Forest River customer service is available at 1-574-862-1025 for owner questions about this recall.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is incorrect tire inflation guidance. If an owner follows the wrong placard, the tires can be overinflated, which can result in a tire blowout and raise crash risk. The fix is a corrected Federal Placard installed free at a Forest River dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V039000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-862-1025 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V039 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V039000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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