Forest River recall 10C-07142017-0480

Q: Is 10C-07142017-0480 the same recall as 17V445000?

Yes. 10C-07142017-0480 is Forest River’s own number for it; 17V445000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Forest River calls it 10C-07142017-0480. NHTSA filed it as campaign 17V445000 on Jul 14, 2017: equipment on the 2017 Forest River Rockwood, 12 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 17V445000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
17V445000	2017 Forest River Rockwood	Equipment	Jul 14, 2017	12	minor

Problem 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." Risk 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. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 17V445000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 10C-07142017-0480 is the number Forest River assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 17V445000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 10C-07142017-0480 the same recall as 17V445000?

Yes. 10C-07142017-0480 is Forest River’s own number for it; 17V445000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 10C-07142017-0480 cover?

2017 Forest River Rockwood, 12 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 10C-07142017-0480 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.