CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood travel trailers, models RLF8301WS and RLF8301WS-W. The affected vehicles have a Federal Placard with an incorrect ninth place check digit printed on the VIN label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- The incorrect Check Digit will hinder the registration of the vehicle, which can lead to improper licensing and the failure to properly account for the vehicle in the event of a safety recall.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-07142017-0480.
- 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
This recall covers certain 2017 Rockwood travel trailers in which the Federal Placard, the VIN label, has an incorrect ninth-place check digit. The trailers do not meet the federal certification requirements in 49 CFR Part 567.
The main risk is administrative rather than a direct crash hazard. The wrong check digit can prevent the trailer from being registered correctly, which can lead to improper licensing and make it harder to locate the vehicle if a future safety recall is issued.
Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164 and reference recall number 10C-07142017-0480. Forest River will notify owners and provide a corrected Federal Placard free of charge. 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 Rockwood | 2017 |
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