Forest River recall 27-03292017-0362

Q: Is 27-03292017-0362 the same recall as 17V218000?

Yes. 27-03292017-0362 is Forest River’s own number for it; 17V218000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Forest River calls it 27-03292017-0362. NHTSA filed it as campaign 17V218000 on Mar 31, 2017: equipment on the 2017 Forest River Salem and 1 other Forest River model, 6 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 17V218000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
17V218000	2017 Forest River Salem and 1 other Forest River model	Equipment	Mar 31, 2017	6	minor

Problem Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a capacity of 4,400 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Risk The incorrect GAWR may result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-03292017-0362.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 17V218000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 27-03292017-0362 is the number Forest River assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 17V218000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 27-03292017-0362 the same recall as 17V218000?

Yes. 27-03292017-0362 is Forest River’s own number for it; 17V218000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 27-03292017-0362 cover?

2017 Forest River Salem and 1 other Forest River model, 6 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 27-03292017-0362 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.