Forest River recall 63-07312017-0485

Q: Is 63-07312017-0485 the same recall as 17V484000?

Yes. 63-07312017-0485 is Forest River’s own number for it; 17V484000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Forest River calls it 63-07312017-0485. NHTSA filed it as campaign 17V484000 on Aug 2, 2017: equipment on the 2018 Forest River Salem and 1 other Forest River model, 30 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 17V484000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
17V484000	2018 Forest River Salem and 1 other Forest River model	Equipment	Aug 2, 2017	30	minor

Problem Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may state an incorrect weight of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Risk An incorrect weight on the label may affect how the operator loads the vehicle, impacting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard with correct weight and cargo carrying capacity, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-07312017-0485.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 17V484000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 63-07312017-0485 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. 17V484000 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 63-07312017-0485 the same recall as 17V484000?

Yes. 63-07312017-0485 is Forest River’s own number for it; 17V484000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 63-07312017-0485 cover?

2018 Forest River Salem and 1 other Forest River model, 30 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 63-07312017-0485 repair cost anything?

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