Forest River Rockwood recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 7, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

17V235000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 7 units

Why it was recalled

Inaccurate GAWR information on the Federal placard can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.