Forest River Rockwood recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 1, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2017 Forest River Rockwood, Flagstaff

Recall number

17V129000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 57 units

Why it was recalled

Tire deflation can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The slide room mounting bracket on these vehicles may contact the driver side front tire, potentially damaging it and causing tire deflation.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a rearward offset mounting bracket head to keep the slide room bracket from touching the tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-02152017-0328.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.