Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V876000 Reported December 10, 2018

Incorrect axle weight rating on placard/part 567

Forest River, Inc. · Suspension · 142 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V876000
Manufacturer Campaign
51-0919
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
142
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 10, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 rockport vehicles. the federal placard may indicate an incorrect gross axle weight rating (gawr), which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Safety Consequence

An overloaded vehicle may cause operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will replace the federal placard with a new corrected placard, free of charge. the recall began january 18, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-522-7599. forest river's number for this recall is 51-0919.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V876000 or campaign 51-0919.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V876000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V876000?

NHTSA recall 18V876000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on December 10, 2018. It addresses: Incorrect axle weight rating on placard/part 567. The recall affects approximately 142 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V876000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-0919. 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.