Recall 20V009 affects 20 2020 Forest River Shockwave Toyhauler trailers with incorrect tire-pressure placards. Forest River provides corrected placards free.
Forest River is recalling 20 2020 Shockwave Toyhauler trailers because the federal placard lists the wrong tire pressure. Incorrect tire pressure can lead to premature tire failure or loss of vehicle control, which increases crash risk, and Forest River dealers will correct the placard free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2020 Forest River Shockwave Toyhauler is the permanent label that tells an owner the correct tire information for that trailer. It includes the tire pressure the tires need before travel. That pressure matters because trailer tires carry heavy, shifting loads and depend on the right inflation to keep their shape on the road.
On affected Shockwave Toyhauler trailers, the placard shows the wrong tire pressure because the PSI information was entered incorrectly during label setup. The trailer itself is not described as having the wrong tires or wheels. The defect is the label: it gives the owner the wrong instruction before the trailer is loaded, hitched, and driven.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner reading the placard has no way to tell from the label alone that the listed pressure is wrong, so the fix is to replace it with the correct Forest River placard.
Who's affected?
| 2020 Forest River Shockwave Toyhauler | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 20 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2020 Forest River Shockwave Toyhauler is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect tire pressure on the placard can lead owners to inflate the tires to the wrong level. That raises the risk of loss of vehicle control or premature tire failure, which increases crash risk. There is no warning sign listed before the problem affects handling or the tire. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Forest River Shockwave Toyhauler is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to get the corrected Federal Placard that fixes the incorrect tire-pressure information.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River sent one. If not, reference recall number 20V009 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the corrected placard is installed, and ask the dealer to verify the correct tire pressure before towing.
What happens at the repair
Forest River has opened the recall remedy. At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs or provides the corrected Federal Placard for the 2020 Shockwave Toyhauler, replacing the label that listed the wrong tire pressure. The placard gives the tire pressure information the trailer is supposed to carry under the safety standard. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Ask the service desk to confirm the placard update is complete before you leave.
Timeline
| January 10, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 20, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 2, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| March 2, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 2, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V009?
Recall 20V009 covers 20 2020 Forest River Shockwave Toyhauler SHT18FS-CA trailers with an incorrect tire pressure on the Federal Placard. The wrong pressure can lead to loss of vehicle control or premature tire failure, increasing crash risk. Forest River provides a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Forest River Shockwave Toyhauler is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 20V009. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777 to get the corrected Federal Placard. Reference recall number 19-1126 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says owners receive a corrected Federal Placard free of charge. Forest River began the recall on January 20, 2020.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is incorrect tire inflation guidance. If the trailer is inflated according to the wrong placard, the tires can fail early or the driver can lose vehicle control, increasing crash risk. Use the corrected tire pressure information once Forest River provides the replacement placard.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V009000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-909-873-3777 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V009 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V009000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →