NHTSA recall 17V235000
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Forest River Flagstaff and 1 more
Reported Apr 7, 20177 vehicles affectedForest River, Inc.Maker’s number 10-04042017-0366Built Mar 13, 2017 – Mar 28, 2017
The defect
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."
The risk
Inaccurate GAWR information on the Federal placard can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.