2023 Forest River fifth wheels have incorrect axle rating on placard
Forest River is recalling 2023 Flagstaff and Rockwood fifth wheels because the Federal Placard lists an incorrect axle rating (5,200 lbs instead of 5,000 lbs), which could lead to vehicle overloading and increased crash risk.
What this means for you
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 is a safety-critical labeling error on axle weight rating that could lead to vehicle overloading and loss of control. No injuries or deaths have been reported, placing this in the High category as a risk-of-harm product without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Flagstaff and Rockwood fifth-wheel trailers. The Federal Placard on affected units displays an incorrect axle rating of 5,200 lbs when the correct rating is 5,000 lbs.
An incorrect axle rating can result in owners overloading the vehicle beyond its safe capacity. This can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Approximately 6 units are affected by this recall. Owners should contact their dealer or Forest River customer service immediately.
Dealers will replace the Federal Placard free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943 (recall number 10-1549) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2023 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Hazard
- mislabeling
- vehicle-overload
- loss-of-control
- Affected units
- 6
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)
- FLAGSTAFF
- ROCKWOOD
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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