Recall 18V051000: 2017–2018 Forest River XLR and 5 other models
- Report received
- Jan 12, 2018
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 1,349vehicles
- Model years
- 2017–2018
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, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
Possible consequence
If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; Viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express2 complaints
- 2017 Coachmen Viking0 complaints
- 2018 Coachmen Viking1 complaints
- 2018 Forest River Flagstaff5 complaints
- 2017 Forest River Palomino2 complaints
- 2018 Forest River Palomino2 complaints
- 2018 Forest River Rockwood10 complaints
- 2017 Forest River XLR0 complaints
- 2018 Forest River XLR1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.