CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 2,200 lbs when the correct GAWR actually is 3,000 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- Inaccurate GAWR information on the Federal placard can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owner's, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owner's may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-04042017-0366.
- 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
The federal certification label on certain 2017 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles may list the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 2,200 lbs when the correct rating is 3,000 lbs. This means the vehicle does not fully comply with federal certification requirements for labeling.
An inaccurate axle weight rating on the federal placard can lead owners to load the vehicle incorrectly, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 and reference recall number 10-04042017-0366. Owners can also check their 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 |