Recall 17V235 affects 7 2017 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff RVs for incorrect GAWR placards. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 7 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles because the federal placard lists the gross axle weight rating as 2,200 lbs instead of the correct 3,000 lbs. Incorrect axle-weight information can lead to overloading and increase the risk of a crash; Forest River dealers will install a corrected placard free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The federal placard on a 2017 Forest River Rockwood or Flagstaff recreational vehicle is the label that tells an owner and service shop how the trailer is rated. It lists weight information, including the Gross Axle Weight Rating, or GAWR, which is the maximum weight the axle is certified to carry.
On affected Rockwood and Flagstaff units, the placard lists the axle rating as 2,200 lbs. The correct axle rating is 3,000 lbs. The axle itself is not described as the defective part in this recall. The problem is the printed certification label, where a data entry error put the wrong axle weight on the vehicle.
An owner will not hear, feel, or see a mechanical symptom from this label error. There is no warning sign before failure because the issue is incorrect printed information, not a part breaking during normal use.
Who's affected?
Rockwood and Flagstaff are listed separately, but both point to the same vehicle label component.
| 2017 Forest River Rockwood | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Forest River Flagstaff | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 7 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2017 Forest River Rockwood or Flagstaff model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Wrong GAWR information on the Federal placard can lead an owner to load the trailer beyond its rated axle limit, which increases the risk of a crash. Check your VIN before relying on the placard for loading decisions, and schedule the placard correction soon. 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 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Placard installation that updates the GAWR label from 2,200 lbs to 3,000 lbs.
- Bring the recall notice to the appointment if you have it.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 with questions, and reference recall number 17V235.
- Avoid loading the RV based on the incorrect placard before the dealer installs the corrected label.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs a corrected Federal Placard on the 2017 Rockwood or Flagstaff recreational vehicle. The corrected placard replaces the label that showed the wrong gross axle weight rating, and parts and labor are free under the recall. Forest River has a reimbursement plan for documented out-of-pocket costs paid before the recall notice. Bring repair paperwork or payment documentation and ask the service desk how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 7, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 21, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 15, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| June 15, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 15, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V235?
Recall 17V235 covers 7 2017 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles with a Federal Placard that lists the gross axle weight rating as 2,200 lbs instead of the correct 3,000 lbs. Incorrect axle weight information can increase crash risk. Forest River dealers will install a corrected 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 recreational vehicle is included in recall 17V235. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule installation of the corrected Federal Placard. Reference Forest River recall number 10-04042017-0366 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will install the corrected Federal Placard free of charge. Use recall number 17V235 when you call a franchised Forest River dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is incorrect axle weight information on the Federal Placard. If the label understates the correct gross axle weight rating, an owner or service shop can use the wrong loading information. Forest River's filing says inaccurate GAWR information can increase crash risk.
What if I bought this Forest River RV used?
The free recall repair still applies. A used vehicle owner does not need the original owner letter to get the recall completed. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Forest River dealer and reference recall 17V235 if your Rockwood or Flagstaff is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V235000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-2640 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V235 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V235000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →