FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD (2017) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2017 Rockwood trailers with incorrect axle capacity placard (5,000 lbs vs actual 4,000 lbs) that could cause axle failure and crashes. Owners must get corrected placard.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood recreational trailers because their Federal Placard shows a 5,000 lb axle capacity when the actual capacity is 4,000 lbs. This error could cause axle failure and increase crash risk if the trailer is overloaded. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225863-forest-river-2017-rockwood-trailers-axle-capacity-error-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225863-forest-river-2017-rockwood-trailers-axle-capacity-error-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V172000
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“Forest River 2017 Rockwood Trailers: Axle Capacity Error Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225863-forest-river-2017-rockwood-trailers-axle-capacity-error-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V172000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V172000).
Why it’s dangerous
The Federal Placard on these trailers incorrectly states each axle can handle 5,000 lbs when it actually handles only 4,000 lbs. This mismatch means the trailer could become overloaded during normal use, leading to axle failure and potential crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers with the incorrect Federal Placard showing 5,000 lbs axle capacity are affected. Trailer users who frequently carry heavy loads are at higher risk of axle failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a Federal Placard on your 2017 Rockwood trailer that shows a 5,000 lb axle capacity. The recall applies to all 2017 models with this specific placard error.
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What to do — step by step
Get Corrected Placard
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 to receive a free corrected Federal Placard.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a corrected one, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-03082017-0341.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The Federal Placard on these trailers incorrectly states a 5,000 lb axle capacity when the actual capacity is 4,000 lbs, causing potential axle failure.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check for a Federal Placard showing 5,000 lbs axle capacity on your 2017 Rockwood trailer.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 to get a free corrected Federal Placard.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V172000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V172000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a corrected one, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-03082017-0341. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V172000 (March 14, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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