FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD (2017) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2017 Rockwood RVs with incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on federal placards, risking crashes. Owners must get corrected placards installed free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Inaccurate GAWR information on the Federal placard can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood recreational vehicles because their federal placards show a wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 2,200 lbs instead of the correct 3,000 lbs. This could cause crashes if the vehicle is used on roads requiring higher weight limits. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225867-forest-river-2017-rockwood-rvs-incorrect-gawr-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225867-forest-river-2017-rockwood-rvs-incorrect-gawr-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V235000
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“Forest River 2017 Rockwood RVs: Incorrect GAWR Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225867-forest-river-2017-rockwood-rvs-incorrect-gawr-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V235000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V235000).
Why it’s dangerous
The federal placard shows a lower Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) than what's actually safe. This means the vehicle might not handle properly on roads with higher weight limits, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Rockwood recreational vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles on roads with weight restrictions may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Rockwood recreational vehicles with a federal placard showing a GAWR of 2,200 lbs instead of 3,000 lbs. The recall started April 21, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-642-2640 to get a corrected Federal Placard installed by a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owner's, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owner's may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-04042017-0366.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The federal placard shows an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 2,200 lbs instead of the correct 3,000 lbs, which could cause crashes on roads with higher weight limits.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2017 Rockwood recreational vehicle has a federal placard showing a GAWR of 2,200 lbs instead of 3,000 lbs.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 to get a corrected Federal Placard installed by a dealer.
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 17V235000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V235000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owner's, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owner's may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-04042017-0366. 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 #17V235000 (July 4, 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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