Recall 17V235000: Forest River, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 17V235000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on April 7, 2017.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 7.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on April 21, 2017.
- Production dates listed: February 24, 2017 to March 28, 2017.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
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."
Consequence (official text)
Inaccurate GAWR information on the Federal placard can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
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 and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 10-04042017-0366.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | FLAGSTAFF | 2017 |
| FOREST RIVER | ROCKWOOD | 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2017 Forest River Flagstaff listed in the notice
- 2017 Forest River Rockwood listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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