Recall 17V266 affects 32 2017-2018 Forest River Avenger motorhomes with incomplete tire placards. Forest River provides the corrected placard free.
Forest River is recalling 32 2017-2018 Avenger motorhomes because the federal tire placard lists only rear tire size and pressure, leaving out front and spare tire information. Incorrect tire information can lead to the wrong tire installation, vehicle overloading, and increased crash risk; the Forest River dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The federal placard on a 2017-2018 Forest River Avenger is the tire and loading label. It tells an owner and service shop which tire size and inflation pressure belong on the trailer, including the front, rear, and spare tire positions. On these Avengers, the placard lists only the rear tire size as ST225/75R15E at 80 PSI. The correct label should state that the front, rear, and spare tires all use ST225/75R15E tires at 80 PSI.
The problem is the label, not a described tire defect. If the placard leaves out the front and spare positions, an owner or tire shop can rely on incomplete information when replacing a tire or setting pressure. That is why the recall cites FMVSS 110, Tire Selection and Rims, and FMVSS 567, Certification.
There is no warning sign before failure. The visible clue is the placard itself: if it only identifies the rear tire size and pressure, the label does not give the full tire information required for this Avenger.
Who's affected?
Covers both tire information and the vehicle certification label for the same Avenger trailers.
| 2017 Forest River Avenger | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Forest River Avenger | tire |
| 2018 Forest River Avenger | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Forest River Avenger | tire |
| Units affected | 32 |
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?
An incomplete Federal placard can leave the tire information wrong or missing. If the wrong tire is installed, the Avenger can be overloaded, which increases crash risk. Confirm your VIN and ask the dealer for the corrected placard. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2018 Forest River Avenger is included in this recall.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025 to request the free corrected Federal placard.
- Install the corrected Federal placard so the front, rear, and spare tire size and 80 PSI information are complete.
- Reference recall number 17V266 when you contact Forest River or a Forest River service location.
- Use the corrected ST225/75R15E tire and 80 PSI placard information before replacing tires or loading the vehicle.
What happens at the repair
Forest River will provide a corrected Federal placard at no charge. Once the dealer repair is available, a Forest River technician or service representative applies the corrected label so the front, rear, and spare tire information all shows the required ST225/75R15E tire size and 80 PSI pressure. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Ask the service desk where the replacement placard will be installed and whether the vehicle needs to be brought in for the label update.
Timeline
| April 21, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V266?
Recall 17V266 covers 32 2017-2018 Forest River Avenger motorhomes, model AVT31DBS, with an incomplete Federal placard. The label lists only the rear tire size, but it should list the front, rear, and spare tires as ST225/75R15E tires with 80 PSI.
What should I do if my 2017-2018 Forest River Avenger is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 17V266. If it is, contact Forest River or a Forest River dealer for the corrected Federal placard. Use recall number 17V266 and Forest River recall number 50-04182017-0392 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 will provide the corrected Federal placard free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2017.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is incorrect tire information. If the placard leaves out the front and spare tire specifications, an owner can install the wrong tire, overload the vehicle, and increase crash risk. The corrected placard gives the proper tire size and pressure for all listed tire positions.
What if I bought my Forest River Avenger used?
The free recall still applies to the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Avenger is included. If Forest River never mailed you a notice, call Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025 and reference recall 17V266.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V266000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-862-1025 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V266 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V266000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →