Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 18V-678 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 18V-678 covers 1,785 Forest River vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 27, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 76% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V678000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
76%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 9, 2018 to August 29, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.