Recall 18V678000: 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 18V678000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on September 27, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 1,785.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on October 12, 2018.
- Production dates listed: July 9, 2018 to August 29, 2018.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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The absence of a recall in this dataset does not establish that a vehicle is safe.
Defect summary (official text)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, which can result in premature brake failure.
Consequence (official text)
Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axles or hubs, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 or Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
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: 10-0863.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | FLAGSTAFF | 2019 |
| FOREST RIVER | ROCKWOOD | 2019 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2019 Forest River Flagstaff listed in the notice
- 2019 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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