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Forest River Stealth EVO Recall 18V162: Wrong tire size on placard could lead to unsafe replacement tires

NHTSA campaign 18V162, reported March 9, 2018, 28 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The tire information on the federal certification placard of certain 2018 Stealth EVO trailers lists ST205/75R15 Load Range E tires, but the trailers actually have ST225/75R15 Load Range E tires installed. Because the placard is wrong, an owner could install incorrect replacement tires, which may wear out prematurely or fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy is free. Dealers will install a corrected federal placard showing the correct tire and rim information. Owners can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777 and reference recall number 19-0661. Check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V162Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Stealth Evo recreational trailers, model SJT2850-CA. The Federal Placard on these vehicles indicate a tire size of ST205/75R15 Load Range E, when the tires installed on the vehicle are ST225/75R15 Load Range E. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk
If the placard indicates the wrong tire information, the owner could install incorrect replacement tires, resulting in premature tire wear or failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected federal placard with correct tire and rim information, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 19-0661.
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Stealth EVO2018