FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V876000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-18 2018-12-10 2018-12-13

Production Dates: 2018-07-31 - 2018-11-26

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 51-0919

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 142

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

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."

Consequence

An overloaded vehicle may cause operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.