Forest River (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Salem recreational trailers, model SMT282QBXL-OR. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may incorrectly state the tire pressure as 54 PSI, however, the correct tire pressure is 65 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.” These vehicles also fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”
Forest River – Incorrect Tire Pressure Label/FMVSS 110/Part 567
| Report Received Date | 04/12/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V232000 |
| Consequence Summary | Incorrect tire pressure information can cause the operator to under inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Forest River has notified owners and provided a tire placard with the correct tire pressure information, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-0693. |
| Recall Code | 22-0693 |
| Potentially Affected | 24 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V232000) |
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