Forest River, Inc is recalling certain 2019 Rockport vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V876000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 142 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V876000
| Manufacturer: | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 10, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V876000 |
| Units affected: | 142 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- An overloaded vehicle may cause operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.