Wrong vin on federal placard/fmvss 567
Defect Summary
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 17V445000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V445000?
NHTSA recall 17V445000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 14, 2017. It addresses: Wrong vin on federal placard/fmvss 567. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V445000 or the manufacturer campaign number 10C-07142017-0480. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.