Recall 17V346 affects 11 2016-2017 Forest River Vibe recreational trailers with incorrect rear tire placards. Forest River provides corrected placards free.
Forest River is recalling 11 2016-2017 Vibe recreational trailers because the federal tire placard lists the wrong rear tire size, load range, and inflation pressure. That error can lead owners to install the wrong replacement tires or underinflate the existing tires, increasing crash risk; the Forest River dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The federal tire placard on the 2016-2017 Forest River Vibe is the label an owner or service shop uses to confirm the trailer's tire size and inflation pressure. It is supposed to match the tires installed on the trailer, so the tires are maintained at the pressure Forest River specified for that setup.
On these Vibe trailers, the label lists rear tires as ST205/75R15C inflated to 50 psi. The actual tires are ST225/75R15D inflated to 65 psi. That mismatch means the trailer carries an official label with the wrong tire information, so an owner following the placard would use the wrong size and pressure information for the tires on the trailer.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the printed label, not a part that makes noise, leaks, or changes how the trailer feels while it is being towed.
Who's affected?
The same vehicle label component is involved for the 2016 and 2017 Vibe model years.
| 2017 Forest River Vibe | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River Vibe | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 11 |
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 information can lead an owner or shop to install replacement tires with the wrong size or load range, or to underinflate the existing tires. That raises the risk of a crash. Before replacing tires or setting pressure, confirm the correct tire information through the recall repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Forest River Vibe is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Forest River owner notice if you have not received it, then request the corrected Federal Placard.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063 and reference recall number 17V346 when you call.
- Replace the incorrect tire-information placard with the corrected Federal Placard so the trailer shows the right tire size, load range, and inflation pressure.
- Use the corrected placard before replacing or inflating the rear tires.
What happens at the repair
Forest River's repair is a corrected Federal Placard, the label that tells the owner the correct rear tire size and inflation pressure for the trailer. Forest River provides the corrected placard free of charge. Once the remedy is available through Forest River, the service process is paperwork and labeling, not a mechanical tire repair: the incorrect placard is replaced so the trailer shows the proper tire information. Keep the corrected label with the trailer records if Forest River sends installation instructions.
Timeline
| May 26, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V346?
Recall 17V346 covers 11 2016-2017 Forest River Vibe recreational trailers with an incorrect Federal Placard for rear tire size, load range, and inflation pressure. The label lists ST205/75R15C tires at 50psi, while the trailers have ST225/75R15D tires at 65psi. Forest River provides a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Forest River Vibe is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V346. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063 and ask for the corrected Federal Placard. Reference recall 17V346 or Forest River recall number 64-05232017-0413 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 provides the corrected Federal Placard free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017, so owners with included VINs should ask Forest River for the corrected label.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the wrong tire information can lead an owner to install the wrong replacement tires or underinflate the existing tires. Either condition increases crash risk. Use the corrected Forest River placard information before replacing tires or setting rear tire pressure.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V346000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-541-644-8063 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V346 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V346000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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