Recall 17V319 covers 9 2018 Forest River Palomino recreational trailers with incorrect tire and rim placard information. Corrected placard is free from Forest River.
Forest River is recalling 9 2018 Palomino recreational trailers because the Federal Placard lists the wrong tire size, tire pressure, and rim size. The wrong label can lead an owner or shop to install the wrong replacement rim or tire or overinflate a tire, which increases crash risk; Forest River dealers will install a corrected placard free of charge.
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What's wrong?
On the 2018 Forest River Palomino, the Federal Placard is the safety label that tells an owner or tire shop which tires, rims, and inflation pressure belong on the trailer. It is supposed to match the tires and wheels installed at the factory, so replacement parts and tire inflation follow the trailer's certified setup.
The problem is the label, not a broken tire or wheel. Forest River says a data system error caused the tire and rim information tables to mismatch, so the placard was printed with the wrong tire size, tire pressure, and rim size instead of ST205/75R14C tires, 50 PSI, and 14X5.5JJ rims. That gives the owner or service shop the wrong reference point when checking inflation or replacing tire and rim parts.
There is no warning sign before failure. The trailer will not show a special light, sound, or handling change just because the placard information is wrong.
Who's affected?
Both listed components involve the tire and vehicle-label information owners use to verify load and tire details.
| 2018 Forest River Palomino | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Forest River Palomino | tire |
| Units affected | 9 |
| 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?
Incorrect tire and rim information can lead an operator to install the wrong replacement rim or tire, or overinflate the tire. Those errors increase crash risk. There is no warning sign from the placard itself, so use the corrected label before tire service. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Forest River Palomino is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to get the corrected Federal placard provided free of charge.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V319 when you call.
- Use the corrected placard before replacing tires or rims; it gives the proper ST205/75R14C tire, 50 PSI pressure, and 14X5.5JJ rim information.
- Avoid replacing a rim or tire from the old placard, and avoid inflating tires from that incorrect label.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician replaces the incorrect Federal placard with a corrected placard that lists the tire size, tire pressure, and rim size for the 2018 Palomino trailer. The corrected placard is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for a corrected placard or related compliance repair before the recall notice, ask Forest River customer service how to submit documentation for reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 15, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 11, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| July 11, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 11, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V319?
Recall 17V319 covers 9 2018 Forest River Palomino PAT251RBSS recreational trailers with an incorrect Federal placard. The label lists the wrong tire size, tire pressure, and rim size information for ST205/75R14C tires requiring 50 PSI and 14X5.5JJ rims.
What should I do if my 2018 Forest River Palomino is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V319. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3271 or a franchised Forest River dealer and ask for the corrected Federal placard. Reference recall number 17V319 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Forest River will provide the corrected Federal placard free of charge, and federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be completed at no cost. The recall remedy became available when the recall began on May 31, 2017.
What is the safety risk?
The incorrect placard information can lead an owner or service shop to install the wrong replacement rim or tire, or overinflate the tire. Those conditions increase crash risk. Use the corrected Forest River placard information before replacing tires or rims.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V319000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-269-432-3271 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V319 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V319000 |
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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