Recall 18V475000: 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 18V475000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on July 18, 2018.
  • Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING.
  • Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 164.
  • The manufacturer reports notifying owners on August 13, 2018.
  • Production dates listed: January 29, 2018 to July 5, 2018.
  • 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 2018-2019 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers. The inner wheel bearings may seize, which can cause the trailer wheels to lock-up.

Consequence (official text)

If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy (official text)

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-4053. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-0786.

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: 10-0786.

Vehicles listed in the notice

Makes, models and model years in campaign 18V475000
MakeModelModel years
FOREST RIVERFLAGSTAFF2018 to 2019
FOREST RIVERROCKWOOD2018 to 2019

RV model years on this site linked to this campaign

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