2017 Forest River Sanibel recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Wheels / tires
What's wrong, in plain English: A wheel or tire can fail while driving. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicl…
What could happen: The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2017 SANIBEL.
- Book a repair at any authorized Forest River dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 17V282000 (manufacturer code 51-04242017-0393).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-348-7440.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: TIRES
Summary: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.
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.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Digital tire pressure gauge
- 2017 Forest River Sanibel owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (3).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
09/14/2018 · Wheels / tires
GOOD YEAR MARATHON ST235/80R16LRE. ON 4 SEPTEMBER 2018 WHILE RETURNING FROM A LABOR DAY TRIP, LEFT REAR AXLE GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRE BLEW OUT. AT THE TIME WE WERE TRAVELLING EAST ON I-10. THE BLOWOUT HAPPENED AT MILE MARKER 327. HAPPENED AT APPROX. 11:15 AM. WEATHER WAS WARM WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS. PAVEMENT AT LOCATION WAS DRY. AFTER ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE…
06/07/2017 · Wheels / tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) FOREST RIVER SANIBEL CAMPER EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES, SIZE: ST235/80/R16 (NA). WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING AREA AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE INNER TREAD SEPARATED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED BY THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE TIRE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PA…