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NHTSA recall 17V235000 · announced April 7, 2017 · filed by Forest River, Inc. · 7 units affected

The problem

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."

The risk

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

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.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Forest River Flagstaff
• 2017 Forest River Rockwood

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.