Recall 20V376 affects 74 2020-2021 Forest River Rockwood trailers with incorrect GAWR placards. Replacement placards are free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 74 2020-2021 Rockwood RLT2205S-W trailers because the Federal Placard lists the wrong gross axle weight rating. An incorrect rating can lead an owner to overload the trailer, which can cause loss of control and increase crash risk; Forest River dealers will correct the placard free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The federal placard on a 2020-2021 Forest River Rockwood trailer is the weight label mounted on the trailer. It lists ratings an owner, tire shop, or dealer uses when loading the trailer, including the Gross Axle Weight Rating, or GAWR, which is the maximum weight an axle is designed to carry.
On affected Rockwood trailers, the label gives the wrong front-axle GAWR. The placard says the front axle is rated at 5,080 lbs., but the actual rating is 3,080 lbs.; the rear-axle rating is correct. Forest River traced the problem to a clerical entry error made when the model was first set up, so the printed label overstates what the front axle is built to handle.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the information printed on the placard, so an owner would not hear, feel, or see a symptom before relying on the wrong weight rating.
Who's affected?
| 2020 Forest River Rockwood | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2021 Forest River Rockwood | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 74 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect Federal Placard can leave the operator using the wrong loading information. Overloading the vehicle can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign from the placard itself, so confirm the VIN and schedule the placard replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2021 Forest River Rockwood is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free replacement Federal Placard that corrects the axle-weight rating and helps prevent overloading.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V376 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer based only on the incorrect placard until the replacement label is installed.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943 with questions about the placard replacement.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician replaces the federal placard with a corrected placard showing the accurate Gross Axle Weight Rating information for the trailer. The replacement placard and labor are free under recall 20V376. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who paid out of pocket before the recall notice. Bring documentation for any related placard correction so the service desk can review it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 26, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 17, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 5, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| August 5, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 5, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V376?
Recall 20V376 covers 74 2020-2021 Forest River Rockwood trailers, model RLT2205S-W, with a federal placard that lists the wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating. That incorrect rating can lead an owner to overload the trailer, causing loss of control and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2020-2021 Forest River Rockwood is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 20V376. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer and ask for the replacement federal placard. Reference recall 20V376 and Forest River recall number 10B-1185 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Forest River dealers will provide replacement placards with the accurate Gross Axle Weight Rating free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintentional overloading. If the federal placard shows the wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating, the operator can load the trailer beyond its axle rating without realizing it, leading to loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
When did Forest River start this recall?
Forest River began recall 20V376 on July 17, 2020. The remedy is available now, and dealers provide replacement placards with the accurate information free of charge.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V376000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-8943 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V376 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V376000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (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 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →