Recall 18V233 covers 201 2017-2019 Forest River Crossfit vehicles with incorrect rear-axle GAWR placards that can lead to overloading. Forest River provides corrected placards free.
Forest River is recalling 201 2017-2019 Crossfit vehicles because the federal placard lists a rear axle weight rating higher than the chassis manufacturer assigned. That wrong rating can lead an owner to overload the rear axle, increasing crash risk; Forest River dealers will install a corrected label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal placard on a 2017-2019 Forest River Crossfit is the weight label that tells an owner how much load the vehicle is rated to carry. One key line is the rear axle Gross Axle Weight Rating, or GAWR, which is the maximum weight the rear axle is assigned to support.
On these Crossfit vehicles, the Forest River placard listed a rear axle GAWR that was higher than the rating assigned by the chassis manufacturer. Forest River traced the problem to data entry for the new vehicle label. The listed rear axle rating exceeded the chassis manufacturer's assigned rating by 555 pounds, so the label gave owners the wrong loading limit.
There is no warning sign before failure. The vehicle does not feel different because the problem is the printed weight information, not a broken mechanical part. The corrected placard shows the proper rear axle GAWR.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2017-2019 Crossfit model years, all tied to the same vehicle label (placard or certification).
| 2017 Forest River Crossfit | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2019 Forest River Crossfit | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Forest River Crossfit | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 201 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect gross axle weight rating can lead an operator to overload the Crossfit, increasing crash risk. There is no warning sign before overload from using the wrong placard rating, so use the corrected placard information and avoid loading beyond the listed axle limits. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2019 Forest River Crossfit is included in this recall.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8590 to request the corrected Federal Placard that fixes the rear axle GAWR label.
- Reference recall number 18V233 when you call, and ask whether Forest River has already sent the corrected placard for your vehicle.
- Install or have the corrected placard installed before relying on the rear axle weight rating shown in the vehicle.
- Avoid loading the vehicle above the chassis manufacturer's rear axle GAWR.
What happens at the repair
For this recall, Forest River corrects the certification label information by supplying a replacement Federal Placard with the proper rear axle Gross Axle Weight Rating. The corrected placard is provided free of charge. A Forest River service representative or dealer service desk can confirm the recall number, match the placard to the vehicle, and help place it where the certification label belongs. The goal is to give the owner and service shop the correct rear axle weight limit for loading decisions.
Timeline
| April 16, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 25, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 4, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| June 4, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 4, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V233?
Recall 18V233 covers 201 2017-2019 Forest River Crossfit vehicles with Federal Placards that list a rear axle GAWR above the chassis manufacturer's rating. That incorrect label can lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Forest River provides the corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2017-2019 Forest River Crossfit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Crossfit is included in recall 18V233. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8590 or a franchised Forest River service location for the corrected Federal Placard. The replacement placard is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River's remedy provides a corrected Federal Placard free of charge. Ask the service desk to reference recall 18V233 or Forest River recall number 225-0699.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is vehicle overload from an incorrect rear axle GAWR on the Federal Placard. If the vehicle is loaded above the chassis manufacturer's rear axle rating, the overload increases the risk of a crash. Use recall 18V233 when discussing the placard correction with Forest River.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V233000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-825-8590 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V233 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V233000 |
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 →