FOREST RIVER 2017 FOREST RIVER SPARTAN Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 FOREST RIVER SPARTAN
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 FOREST RIVER SPARTAN vehicles due to equipment:other:labels issues. If the owner follows the information on the Federal Placard Label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Spartan Toyhaulers, model STF3712X, manufactured March 31, 2016, to June 17, 2016. The Federal Certification Label incorrectly states that the vehicle has a third axle with two extra tires, however, the vehicle is only equipped with two axles and four tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the owner follows the information on the Federal Placard Label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install corrected Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-3033. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-03032016-0211.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026