NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Forest River Avenger Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Forest River Avenger has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Forest River Avenger. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Forest River Avenger owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River Avenger, describing incidents dated March 19, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Tires 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11404498 · Filed
3 OF 4 TIRES BLEW OUT ON INTERSTATE AFTER BEING INFLATED TO 80PSI AS NOTED ON THE TIRES AND OTHER RECALLS 48-01162017-0310 AND SAME TIRES, SAME MFR AS OTHER TIRES WITH SAME PLACARDS AND INFORMATION.*DT*JB CONSUMER STATED 1ST REPAIR WAS DONE ON 3/10/21.*JB
Incorrect Federal Placards/FMVSS 110, 567
NHTSA #17V266000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported April 21, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 50-04182017-0392 · Owners notified May 18, 2017 · Vehicles built December 9, 2016 – April 6, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prime Time Avenger motorhomes, model AVT31DBS. The Federal Placard on these vehicles only indicates that the rear tire size is ST225/75R15E tires with 80 PSI, when the placard should state that the front, rear, and spare tires are ST225/75R15E tires with 80 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 567, "Certification."
Safety consequence
The incomplete Federal placard information could cause the user to install an incorrect tire, resulting in a possible overloading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 50-04182017-0392.
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.
Incorrect Tire Information on Placard/FMVSS 110
NHTSA #17V039000 · Tires — Markings · NHTSA notice
Reported January 18, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 165 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 48-01162017-0310 · Owners notified February 17, 2017 · Vehicles built October 11, 2016 – December 27, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Prime Time Avenger recreational vehicles. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect tire and rim combination. The Federal Placard indicates ST225/75R15E tires with 80 PSI and a rim designation of 15X6.0JJ, while the subject vehicles' Federal Placard should indicate ST225/75R15D tires with 65 PSI and a rim designation of 15X5.0JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard(FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety consequence
Incorrect tire information can cause the tires to be over inflated, possibly resulting in a tire blowout and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-01162017-0310.
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.
Other Forest River Avenger model years
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