Forest River Rockwood recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 14, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

17V172000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 35 units

Why it was recalled

The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placard on these vehicles indicates a capacity of 5,000 lbs for each axle, however, each axle actually has a capacity of 4,000 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a corrected one, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-03082017-0341.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.