Equipment: other: labels
- Component
- Equipment: other: labels
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 6
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-08-26
- Owners notified
- 2022-08-26
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Rockwood and Flagstaff fifth wheels. The Federal Placard states an axle rating of 5,200 lbs, when the correct axle rating is 5,000 lbs.
Safety risk
An incorrect axle rating can result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the Federal Placards, free of charge. Dealers were notified August 26, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-1549.