CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The slide room mounting bracket on these vehicles may contact the driver side front tire, potentially damaging it and causing tire deflation.
- Risk
- Tire deflation can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a rearward offset mounting bracket head to keep the slide room bracket from touching the tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-02152017-0328.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2017 recreational trailers, the slide room mounting bracket can contact the driver-side front tire. This contact can damage the tire and cause it to deflate.
Tire deflation can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially when towing.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a rearward offset mounting bracket head to keep the slide room bracket from touching the tire, at no cost to you. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640, referencing recall number 10-02152017-0328. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Flagstaff | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Rockwood | 2017 |