Recall 18V162 affects 28 2018 Forest River Stealth Evo recreational trailers with incorrect tire placards. Corrected labels are free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 28 2018 Stealth Evo recreational trailers because the federal placard lists ST205/75R15 Load Range E tires while the trailer has ST225/75R15 Load Range E tires installed. Wrong tire information can lead an owner to install incorrect replacement tires, causing premature tire wear or failure and increasing crash risk; Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2018 Forest River Stealth Evo is the safety label that tells an owner and service shop which tire size belongs on the trailer. It also lists weight and tire information used when replacing tires or checking the trailer setup. On this recall, the label is the part that is wrong, not the installed tire itself.
The Stealth Evo trailers in this recall were built with ST225/75R15 Load Range E tires, but the placard lists ST205/75R15 Load Range E. Forest River traced the problem to data entry during setup for the new vehicle. The gross vehicle weight rating, gross axle weight rating, rim designation, and PSI were listed as correct, but the tire size printed on the placard did not match the tires on the trailer.
There is no warning sign before failure. The trailer can look normal because the issue is printed information, so owners discover it by comparing the placard with the tire size molded into the tire sidewall.
Who's affected?
The scope centers on the certification label and tire information for the same Stealth Evo trailers.
| 2018 Forest River Stealth Evo | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Forest River Stealth Evo | tire |
| Units affected | 28 |
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?
If the placard lists the wrong tire or rim information, an owner can install replacement tires that do not match the vehicle. That can cause premature tire wear or tire failure and increase crash risk. Check the placard before replacing tires, and schedule the corrected label. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Forest River Stealth Evo is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected federal placard installation, which updates the tire and rim information for the installed ST225/75R15 Load Range E tires.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V162 when you call.
- Avoid buying replacement tires from the existing placard until the corrected label is installed; confirm the tire size with a Forest River dealer.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs a corrected federal placard with the right tire and rim information for the 2018 Stealth Evo. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. The new placard fixes the mismatch between the tire size printed on the label and the tires installed on the trailer. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for eligible out-of-pocket repairs paid before the recall notice. Keep any related repair paperwork and ask the service desk how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 9, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 15, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 7, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| May 7, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 7, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V162?
Recall 18V162 covers 28 2018 Forest River Stealth Evo recreational trailers with the wrong tire size printed on the federal placard. The label lists ST205/75R15 Load Range E, while the installed tires are ST225/75R15 Load Range E. Forest River dealers install a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Forest River Stealth Evo is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 18V162. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer and ask for the corrected federal placard with the right tire and rim information. Reference recall 18V162 or Forest River recall 19-0661 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 dealers install the corrected federal placard free of charge. The repair is a label correction, not a paid tire replacement.
What is the safety risk?
The risk in recall 18V162 is that an owner relying on the wrong placard installs the wrong replacement tires. Incorrect tires can wear early or fail, increasing crash risk. Use the corrected tire and rim information after the dealer completes the placard repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V162000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-909-873-3777 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V162 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V162000 |
Source documents
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 →