Recall 17V612 affects 6 2018 Forest River Forester motorhomes with placards listing single rear wheels on dual-wheel vehicles. Forest River provides corrected placards free.
Forest River is recalling 6 2018 Forester motorhomes under recall 17V612 because the federal placard lists single rear wheels and tires even though the vehicle has dual rear wheels and tires. Incorrect placard information can lead to improper tire or wheel maintenance, improper handling, and higher crash risk; Forest River dealers will complete the free recall repair.
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What's wrong?
The federal placard on a 2018 Forest River Forester motorhome is the certification label that tells owners and service shops how the vehicle is built. It is supposed to match the actual wheel and tire setup on the coach, so tire service, loading checks, and inspections start from the correct information.
On the affected Forester FRC3271SF floor plan, the placard says the motorhome has single rear wheels and tires. The motorhome is actually equipped with dual rear wheels and tires. Forest River traced the mismatch to a data entry error in the chassis specifications used by the weight database, which led to labels being printed with the wrong rear wheel and tire configuration.
There is no warning sign before failure because nothing on the vehicle has to break for the label to be wrong. The visible clue is the mismatch between the printed placard and the rear axle setup.
Who's affected?
The same Forester motorhomes are tied to both the vehicle label and wheel hardware components.
| 2018 Forest River Forester | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Forest River Forester | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 6 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2018 Forest River Forester motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect Federal Placards can lead an operator to maintain the tires or wheels incorrectly. Poor tire maintenance can affect handling and increase the risk of a crash. Check the corrected placard information before relying on tire or wheel maintenance details, and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Forest River Forester is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to request the free corrected Federal Placard.
- Schedule the placard replacement that corrects the single-rear-wheel label on a dual-rear-wheel Forester.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V612 when you call.
- Confirm the correct dual-rear-wheel tire and wheel information with the dealer before tire service or maintenance until the corrected placard is installed.
What happens at the repair
Forest River's remedy is the corrected Federal Placard. At the dealer, a Forest River technician removes or covers the incorrect placard and installs the corrected label for the 2018 Forester. The corrected label matters because the current placard describes single rear wheels and tires even though the motorhome is equipped with dual rear wheels and tires. The placard correction is free under the recall.
Timeline
| October 2, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 18, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 28, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| November 28, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 28, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V612?
Recall 17V612 covers 6 2018 Forest River Forester motorhomes with a federal placard that lists single rear wheels and tires even though the vehicle has dual rear wheels and tires. Forest River will provide a corrected placard free of charge.
What should I do if my 2018 Forest River Forester is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 17V612. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 or a Forest River dealer and ask for the corrected federal placard under recall 34-0528. The corrected placard is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost. Forest River will provide the corrected federal placard free of charge for included 2018 Forester motorhomes.
What is the safety risk?
The incorrect placard can lead an owner to maintain the rear tires or wheels for the wrong wheel setup. Improper tire maintenance can affect handling and increase crash risk. Use the corrected placard information once Forest River provides it.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V612000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-206-7600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V612 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V612000 |
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 →