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NHTSARecalled Jul 14, 2017 · #17V445000

Wrong VIN on Federal Placard/FMVSS 567

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood travel trailers, models RLF8301WS and RLF8301WS-W. The affected vehicles have a Federal Placard with an incorrect ninth place check digit printed on the VIN label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." The incorrect Check Digit will hinder the registration of the vehicle, which can lead to improper licensing and the failure to properly account for the vehicle in the event of a safety recall.

Product details

Product
Wrong VIN on Federal Placard/FMVSS 567
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
RLF8301WS, RLF8301WS-W
UPCs

What you should do

Forest River will notify owners, and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-07142017-0480.

View the official CPSC notice