Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff tent campers recalled for defective brake axle
Forest River is recalling certain 2022 Flagstaff and 2022-2023 Rockwood tent campers due to improperly installed axles that can reduce brake function. Owners should contact their dealer for free inspection and repair.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting a critical safety system. Improper axle installation directly reduces brake function, creating an immediate risk of brake failure and crashes.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Flagstaff and 2022-2023 Rockwood tent campers. The non-powered rear axles in these vehicles may be installed backwards, which can significantly reduce or eliminate brake function.
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not operate these vehicles until the issue is corrected.
The manufacturer will repair or replace the axle assembly at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 24, 2022. Owners can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-8943 (Forest River recall number 10-1539) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD, FLAGSTAFF
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Tent camper
- Affected units
- 244
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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