Recall
Forest River Rockport — 18V876000
NHTSA ID
18V876000
Make
Forest River
Model
Rockport
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2018-12-10
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
142
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
51-0919
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.