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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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.
Related recalls
Same brand · FOREST RIVER
- HighForest River Recalls 2023-2026 Pause Travel Trailers for Wiring Defect
NHTSA · 2026-10-20
- High
- SevereForest River Recalls 2026-2027 Cedar Creek Trailers for Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-16
- High
- High
Same manufacturer · Forest River, Inc.
See all →- HighForest River Recalls 2025-2026 Cedar Creek Trailers Due to Door Blockage
NHTSA · 2026-09-23
- HighForest River Recalls 2026-2027 Dynamax Isata RVs Due to Ladder Defect
NHTSA · 2026-09-23
Same hazard · loss of control
See all →- SevereHyundai Recalls 2026 Models for Wheel Lug Nut Loosening Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-20
- SevereSubaru Recalls 2026 Forester and Crosstrek for Ball Joint Defect
NHTSA · 2026-10-19
- SeverePorsche Recalls 2024 Models for Center Lock Wheel Bolt Fracture Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-16
- SevereRing Power Recalls Terex Vehicles Due to Potential Pintle Hitch Failure
NHTSA · 2026-10-02
- SevereATC Recalls RM900 and RM700 Trailers Due to Coupler Bolt Loosening
NHTSA · 2026-09-25
Similar recalls
- Severe
- SevereForest River Recalls 2018-2019 Trailers Due to Wheel Bearing Defect
NHTSA · 2018-07-18
- SevereForest River Recalls 2017-2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff Travel Trailers
NHTSA · 2017-10-26
- High
- SevereForest River Recalls 2020 Flagstaff Trailers Due to Tire Clearance Issue
NHTSA · 2019-11-19
- High