Recall 17V235000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Report Date
20170407
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
2017 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.