Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V172000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V172000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2017 flagstaff and rockwood recreational trailers Includes 35 affected units, Incorrect Axle Capacity Information/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017 flagstaff and rockwood recreational trailers

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 flagstaff and rockwood recreational trailers. the federal placard on these vehicles indicates a capacity of 5,000 lbs for each axle, however, each axle actually has a capacity of 4,000 lbs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the federal placard with a corrected one, free of charge. the recall began on march 27, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-2640. forest river's number for this recall is 10c-03082017-0341.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V172000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-03-14T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect axle capacity information/part 567

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 35

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10C-03082017-0341

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 flagstaff and rockwood recreational trailers. the federal placard on these vehicles indicates a capacity of 5,000 lbs for each axle, however, each axle actually has a capacity of 4,000 lbs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Consequence Summary: The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the federal placard with a corrected one, free of charge. the recall began on march 27, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-2640. forest river's number for this recall is 10c-03082017-0341.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 17V172000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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