CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Sandpiper and Sierra recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may incorrectly indicate the recommended tire pressure to be 110psi, however, the actual tire pressure should be 95psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the tires are inflated incorrectly to 110psi, it can cause premature wear of the tire, potentially causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on January 2, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-0599.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The federal tire pressure placard on certain 2018 Forest River Sandpiper and Sierra recreational trailers may list the recommended tire pressure as 110 psi. The correct pressure is 95 psi. Because the label is incorrect, these trailers do not meet federal tire selection and labeling requirements.
If the tires are inflated to 110 psi, they can wear out prematurely, which could lead to a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected federal placard at no cost. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574 and reference recall number 03-0599. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Sandpiper | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Sierra | 2018 |