Model year record

2017 Forest River Spartan recalls & problems

The 2017 Forest River Spartan has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is tires (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentJun 27, 2016

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Recall 16V46600011 vehicles

Problem: 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."
Risk: If the owner follows the information on the Federal Placard Label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Tires	1	—
Electrical system	1	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
JUNCTION ELECTRICAL BOX NOT WIRED PROPERLY- WAS DISCOVERED BY CUSTOMER WHEN CONNECTED TO TRUCK AND BLEW ALL FUSES IN TRUCK- OPEN THE JUNCTION BOX TO DISCOVER OPEN POSITIVE & NEGATIVE WIRES ARCING AND HAD ALREADY MELTED BOX. THIS HAPPEN AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE HAD TO TAKE IT FOR THE ISSUE OF THE CAMPER NOT HOLDING A CHARGE WHEN PLUGGED IN THINKING MAYBE IT WAS A CONVERTER ISSUE. DEALERSHIP LOOKED IT OVER AND SAID THAT EVERYTHING WAS FIX. MY HUSBAND WHEN TO HOOK UP TO THE CAMPER WHEN THE BOX ISSUE WAS FOUND BY US- TECH WAS STANDING THERE AND STATED " I DON'T SEE HOW THIS "____" DIDN'T BURN DOWN BEFORE NOW. FUEL TANK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED- ARRIVED TO LOCATION AFTER HAULING FUEL FOR 3 HOURS…
Apr 6, 2018
Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER SPARTAN TOYHAULER EQUIPPED WITH SAILUN TIRES (NA), SIZE: ST235/85/R16 (NA). THE TRAILER WAS BEING HAULED BY A 2017 FORD F-350. WHILE BEING HAULED AT 55 MPH, THE TRAILER VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND UNABLE TO BE BALANCED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WOULD TAKE 20 TO 30 OUNCES OF WEIGHT TO BALANCE THE TIRES AND THE VIBRATION STILL MAY NOT GO AWAY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700 AND THE TRAILER FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.
Sep 23, 2016 · 16,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.