Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizerRecall 18V-051 · Coachmen and Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 18V-051 covers 1,349 Coachmen and Forest River vehicles for a mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer problem, reported to NHTSA on January 12, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 56% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V051000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
56%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 35 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 11, 2016 to January 5, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.