CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle may cause operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a new corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0919.
- 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 placard on certain 2019 Rockport vehicles may list an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Because the stated limit may be wrong, the vehicle can be loaded beyond what its rear axle is rated to carry, and the vehicle may not meet federal certification requirements.
An overloaded vehicle may be harder to control, which increases the risk of losing control and crashing. Owners should take the placard concern seriously and avoid loading the vehicle past the weight limits until the placard is corrected.
The remedy is free. Dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a corrected one at no cost. You can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599 (recall number 51-0919). Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls at NHTSA's website or through an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Rockport | 2019 |
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