Forest River Recalls 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff RVs for Incorrect Weight Placards
Forest River is recalling 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles because the Federal Placard may display an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating, which could increase crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The source states the defect 'can increase the risk of a crash' but does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 2,200 lbs, while the correct GAWR is 3,000 lbs. This discrepancy means the vehicles fail to comply with the certification requirements of 49 CFR Part 567.
The inaccurate GAWR information on the Federal placard can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on April 21, 2017.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-04042017-0366. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD, FLAGSTAFF
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 7
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- ROCKWOOD
- FLAGSTAFF
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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