Recall 17V517000: Forest River, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 17V517000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on August 23, 2017.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 69.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on August 31, 2017.
- Production dates listed: August 4, 2017 to August 15, 2017.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers equipped with Dexter Axles. The spindle nut on the axles may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
Consequence (official text)
The overtightened nut may cause the hub bearings to fail and the tire and rim to separate from the axle resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River will notify owners, and Dexter axle dealers will inspect and replace any suspect bearings, hubs, and spindle nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164 or Dexter Axle at 1-574-295-7888. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-0496.
Notes and contacts as published
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Manufacturer campaign number: 10C-0496.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | FLAGSTAFF | 2018 |
| FOREST RIVER | ROCKWOOD | 2018 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2018 Forest River Flagstaff listed in the notice
- 2018 Forest River Rockwood listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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