Recall 17V445 affects 12 2017 Forest River Rockwood travel trailers with an incorrect VIN-label check digit that hinders registration. Forest River provides corrected placards free.
Forest River is recalling 12 2017 Rockwood travel trailers under recall 17V445 because the federal placard lists the wrong ninth-place check digit on the VIN label. That error can block registration, lead to improper licensing, and make the trailer harder to identify in a later safety recall; Forest River dealers will correct the label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2017 Forest River Rockwood travel trailer is the certification label that lists key identifying information for the trailer. One item on that label is the VIN, the vehicle identification number used to match the trailer to its paperwork, recall records, title, and service information. The ninth character is a check digit, which helps confirm that the VIN was entered correctly.
On these Rockwood trailers, a data entry error put the wrong check digit on the Federal Placard. The trailer itself is not described as having a mechanical defect in this recall. The problem is that the label does not match the correct VIN format, which can create confusion when an owner, dealer, insurer, or registration office checks the trailer's identification.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners are not expected to hear, feel, or see a driving symptom from this defect because the issue is the printed placard, not a failed part.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Forest River Rockwood | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 12 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2017 Forest River Rockwood trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect VIN check digit can block registration, create licensing problems, and make the vehicle harder to account for during a safety recall. This is not a driving defect, but it needs correction so the vehicle record matches official recall and registration systems. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Forest River Rockwood is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Placard that fixes the incorrect VIN check digit.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one, and reference recall number 17V445 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to confirm the corrected placard matches your VIN before registration or licensing paperwork is updated.
What happens at the repair
The repair is administrative. Forest River provides a corrected Federal Placard for the 2017 Rockwood trailer, free of charge. The corrected placard fixes the VIN check digit shown on the certification label, so the trailer paperwork and label match the recall remedy. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you already paid for a related placard or certification label correction before the recall notice, ask Forest River customer service how to submit documentation under the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 14, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 21, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 11, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| September 11, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 11, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V445?
Recall 17V445 covers 12 2017 Forest River Rockwood travel trailers with an incorrect check digit printed on the Federal Placard VIN label. The error can hinder registration, licensing, and recall tracking. Forest River provides a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Forest River Rockwood is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V445. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164 and reference Forest River recall number 10C-07142017-0480. Forest River will provide the corrected Federal Placard for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost. Forest River will provide the corrected Federal Placard free of charge for included 2017 Rockwood travel trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The issue is a labeling and registration risk, not a driveability defect described in the recall filing. The incorrect check digit can hinder registration, lead to improper licensing, and make the trailer harder to account for during a later safety recall.
What if I bought my Forest River Rockwood used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Ownership history does not remove recall coverage, and used trailers often miss mailed notices. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Rockwood is included, then contact Forest River with recall number 10C-07142017-0480.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V445000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-5164 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V445 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V445000 |
Source documents
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 →