Recall 17V517000: 2018 Forest River Rockwood and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 23, 2017

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected

69vehicles

Model years

2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2018 Forest River Flagstaff5 complaints
• 2018 Forest River Rockwood10 complaints