Recall 17V484 affects 30 2018 Forest River Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers for incorrect weight labels. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 30 2018 Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers under recall 17V484 because the federal placard lists the wrong trailer weight. An incorrect label can lead owners to load the trailer improperly, which affects handling and increases crash risk, and a Forest River dealer will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2018 Forest River Wildwood or Salem recreational trailer is the certification label that tells an owner and service shop the trailer's weight ratings. It lists items such as axle weight ratings, cargo carrying capacity, and GVWR, which is the maximum loaded weight the trailer is built to carry.
On affected trailers, that placard was printed with the wrong trailer weight information. Forest River traced the problem to scales that were reading high after equipment used to move trailers crossed the scales and overloaded them. That offset the scale reading by 900 lbs, so the label no longer matched the trailer's correct weight ratings.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is on the printed label, so an owner is not going to feel a change while towing or see a mechanical symptom from the trailer itself.
Who's affected?
Covers the Wildwood and Salem trailer lines, both tied to the vehicle label (placard or certification).
| 2018 Forest River Wildwood | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Forest River Salem | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 30 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2018 Forest River Wildwood or Salem trailer does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect weight label can lead an operator to load the vehicle beyond the correct capacity, which affects handling and increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign tied to the label error, so confirm the placard is corrected before loading cargo. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Forest River Wildwood or Salem trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Placard installation with the right trailer weight and cargo carrying capacity.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V484 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer near its posted limits until the corrected placard is installed; incorrect weight information affects handling and raises crash risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs a corrected Federal Placard on the trailer. The new placard lists the correct trailer weight and cargo carrying capacity, so the label matches the vehicle's actual certification information. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for documented, related out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall repair. Ask Forest River customer service or the dealer service desk what paperwork they need for a claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 2, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 4, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 28, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| September 28, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 28, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V484?
Recall 17V484 covers 30 2018 Forest River Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers with Federal Placards that list the wrong trailer weight. An incorrect weight label can lead an owner to load the trailer improperly, affecting handling and increasing crash risk. Forest River dealers will install a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Forest River Wildwood or Salem is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V484. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule installation of the corrected Federal Placard. Reference recall number 17V484 and Forest River recall 63-07312017-0485 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 17V484, Forest River dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard with the right weight and cargo carrying capacity free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is improper loading caused by the wrong trailer weight on the Federal Placard. If the trailer is loaded from incorrect weight information, handling is affected and crash risk increases. Check your VIN, then have a Forest River dealer install the corrected label for free.
What if I bought this Forest River trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you never received the Forest River owner notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your 2018 Wildwood or Salem is included, then call a franchised Forest River dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V484000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-534-4058 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V484 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V484000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall 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 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →