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- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Rockwood and Flagstaff fifth wheels. The Federal Placard states an axle rating of 5,200 lbs, when the correct axle rating is 5,000 lbs.
- Risk
- An incorrect axle rating can result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the Federal Placards, free of charge. Dealers were notified August 26, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-1549.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The federal certification label on certain 2023 fifth wheel trailers lists an axle rating of 5,200 pounds, but the correct rating is 5,000 pounds. Following the incorrect label could lead owners to load the trailer beyond what its axles can safely carry.
An overloaded trailer can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware that the printed rating is wrong and should not rely on it when deciding how much weight to load.
Dealers will replace the Federal Placards free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943 and reference recall number 10-1549. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Flagstaff | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Rockwood | 2023 |