Recall 18V222 affects 5 2018 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers with incorrect tire and rim placards. Forest River provides corrected placards free.
Forest River is recalling 5 2018 Surveyor recreational trailers because the Federal Placard lists the wrong tire size, rim designation, and inflation pressure. If an owner follows that label, the tires can be overinflated, premature tire wear can follow, and crash risk increases; Forest River dealers will install a corrected placard free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on the 2018 Forest River Surveyor is the label that tells an owner the trailer's correct tire size, tire pressure, and rim designation. That information matters when tires are replaced, inflated, or checked before a trip. On this recall, the trailer is equipped with ST205/75R14C tires that need 50 PSI and 14X5.5JJ rims.
The problem is the placard was printed with the wrong tire and rim package. It lists ST225/75R15D tires needing 65 PSI and a 15X6.0JJ rim designation instead of the equipment installed on the trailer. Forest River traced the issue to selection of the wrong tire and rim combination package before the placards were printed.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner looking only at the placard sees the wrong tire, pressure, and rim information, so the dealer needs to install a corrected Federal Placard with the proper specifications.
Who's affected?
Both listed items concern tire information: the tires themselves and the vehicle label.
| 2018 Forest River Surveyor | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Forest River Surveyor | tire |
| Units affected | 5 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The wrong tire-pressure information on the Federal Placard can lead an owner to over inflate the tires. Over inflation causes premature tire wear and increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign listed for this placard error, so use the corrected placard Forest River provided. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Forest River Surveyor is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Placard replacement that lists the right tire size, rim, and tire pressure.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V222 when you call.
- Avoid using the old placard for tire inflation or tire replacement before the corrected placard is installed.
What happens at the repair
Forest River has already notified owners and provided the corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The updated label gives the proper tire size, tire pressure, and rim designation for the 2018 Surveyor trailer. The recall began on April 11, 2018, so this remedy is available now. Forest River has a reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for a corrected placard or related labeling repair, contact Forest River customer service and ask how to submit your documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 6, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 4, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| June 4, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 4, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V222?
Recall 18V222 covers 5 2018 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers with an incorrect Federal Placard. The label lists ST225/75R15D tires at 65 PSI and 15X6.0JJ rims, but the trailer has ST205/75R14C tires at 50 PSI and 14X5.5JJ rims. Forest River provided a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Forest River Surveyor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 18V222. If it is, use the corrected Federal Placard tire and rim information. Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119, extension 205, and reference Forest River recall 47-0698 if you need the corrected label.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Forest River provided the corrected Federal Placard free of charge. The corrected label gives the tire size, rim designation, and tire pressure that match the trailer's actual equipment.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tire overinflation from following the incorrect Federal Placard. The wrong label can lead an owner to inflate the trailer tires to 65 PSI instead of 50 PSI, causing premature tire wear and increasing crash risk.
When did Forest River send the corrected placard?
Forest River began the recall on April 11, 2018, and notified owners with a corrected Federal Placard. If you bought the trailer used or never received the label, check your VIN and contact Forest River customer service with recall 47-0698.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V222000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-3119 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V222 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V222000 |
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 →