This campaign
- Campaign number
- 18V-876
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Report received
- December 10, 2018
Rigs named in this campaign
NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.
The problem
Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The safety risk
An overloaded vehicle may cause operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a new corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0919.
Dates
NHTSA received the report on December 10, 2018.
What to do next
Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.
Your rights with an open recall
If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.
Source
This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.