The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V517000·Announced 2017-08-23

Forest River Recalls 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff Trailers Due to Axle Defect

Forest River is recalling 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers because improperly torqued spindle nuts may cause hub bearing failure and loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle spindle nut) that can result in loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers equipped with Dexter Axles. The recall addresses a defect where the spindle nut on the axles may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.

The overtightened nut may cause the hub bearings to fail, potentially resulting in the tire and rim separating from the axle. This failure could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD, FLAGSTAFF
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
69

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • ROCKWOOD
  • FLAGSTAFF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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