The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V236000·Announced 2021-04-05

2021 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood Fifth Wheels Pin Box Defect

Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Flagstaff and Rockwood fifth wheels due to pin box defects. The pin box may be under-rated for the vehicle's gross weight rating, increasing 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: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the pin box is under-rated for the vehicle's weight rating, creating risk of failure and crash. However, no injuries, deaths, or property damage have been reported, and the hazard remains theoretical.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Flagstaff and Rockwood fifth wheels recreational vehicles due to a defect in the pin box component.

The pin box may be under-rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle. If the pin box fails, it could result in a crash.

Approximately 211 vehicles are potentially affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 7, 2021. Dealers will inspect the pin box and replace it if necessary at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943 for more information, or call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD, FLAGSTAFF
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
211

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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