Recall 17V172 affects 35 2017 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers for an incorrect axle-capacity placard. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 35 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers because the federal placard lists each axle at 5,000 lbs, while the actual axle capacity is 4,000 lbs. Overloading can lead to axle failure and increase crash risk; Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2017 Forest River Rockwood or Flagstaff recreational trailer is the certification label that tells an owner, dealer, or inspector the trailer's weight ratings. It lists information such as axle capacity and GVWR, which is the maximum loaded weight the trailer is certified to carry.
On affected trailers, the placard says each axle is rated for 5,000 lbs, but the axles installed on the trailer are rated for 4,000 lbs. The trailer label is wrong because a data entry error put the incorrect axle rating on the printed placard. That leaves the trailer marked with a higher axle capacity than the hardware actually supports.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the label itself, so an owner will not hear, feel, or see a mechanical symptom that proves the placard rating is wrong.
Who's affected?
Covers the Rockwood and Flagstaff trailer lines for the same vehicle label issue.
| 2017 Forest River Rockwood | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Forest River Flagstaff | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 35 |
A matching 2017 Forest River Rockwood or Flagstaff trailer does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect placard information can lead an owner to overload the vehicle or load the axle beyond its limit, increasing the risk of axle failure and a crash. There is no warning sign before this problem. Keep loads within confirmed limits until the corrected placard is installed. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Forest River Rockwood or Flagstaff trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Placard replacement that fixes the overstated axle-capacity label.
- Bring the recall notice if you received one. If not, reference recall number 17V172 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer by the incorrect 5,000 lb axle label until the corrected placard is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician replaces the Federal Placard with a corrected placard that shows the proper axle capacity for the trailer. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related placard correction before the recall notice. Bring documentation of that paid repair to the service desk or contact Forest River customer service to ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 14, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 27, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 8, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| May 8, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 8, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V172?
Recall 17V172 covers 35 2017 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers with an incorrect federal placard. The label lists each axle at 5,000 lbs, but the axles are rated for 4,000 lbs. Overloading or axle failure can increase crash risk, and Forest River dealers replace the placard for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Forest River Rockwood or Flagstaff is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V172. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer and ask for the corrected federal placard. Reference recall number 17V172 or Forest River recall number 10C-03082017-0341 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to correct safety defects and noncompliance at no cost to owners. Forest River dealers will replace the incorrect federal placard with a corrected one free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overloading or axle failure. Recall 17V172 says the placard lists each axle at 5,000 lbs even though each axle is rated for 4,000 lbs. If the trailer is loaded from the wrong label, axle failure can increase crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V172000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-2640 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V172 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V172000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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