Forest River is recalling 2023 Rockwood fifth wheels with incorrect axle ratings that could cause loss of vehicle control and crashes. Owners should contact customer service for free placard replacement.
An incorrect axle rating can result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River is recalling certain 2023 Rockwood fifth wheels because the Federal Placard shows an incorrect axle rating of 5,200 lbs instead of the correct 5,000 lbs. This could lead to vehicle overload, loss of control, and crashes if not fixed.
The Federal Placard incorrectly states an axle rating of 5,200 lbs when the correct rating is 5,000 lbs. This means the vehicle could be overloaded, leading to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk during normal use.
Owners of 2023 Rockwood fifth wheels with the incorrect axle rating (5,200 lbs instead of 5,000 lbs) are affected. Trailer operators using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of loss of control.
Check for the Federal Placard showing 5,200 lbs instead of 5,000 lbs on your 2023 Rockwood fifth wheel. The recall affects specific 2023 Rockwood models sold after August 2022.
Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943 to arrange free replacement of the Federal Placard.
Dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard with the correct 5,000 lbs rating at no cost.
Dealers will replace the Federal Placards, free of charge. Dealers were notified August 26, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-1549.
The Federal Placard incorrectly states an axle rating of 5,200 lbs instead of the correct 5,000 lbs, which could cause vehicle overload and loss of control.
Check if your 2023 Rockwood fifth wheel has a Federal Placard showing 5,200 lbs instead of the correct 5,000 lbs rating.
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943 to arrange free replacement of the Federal Placard with the correct rating.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V643000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 22V643000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the Federal Placards, free of charge. Dealers were notified August 26, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-1549. 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.
