The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V051000·Announced 2018-01-12

Forest River Recalls 2017-2018 Recreational Trailers Due to Power Tongue Jack Defect

Forest River is recalling specific 2017-2018 recreational trailers because a cracked touch pad on the power tongue jack may allow water entry, causing the jack to operate unintentionally.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a mechanical defect that could lead to an increased risk of a crash or injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers, as well as 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The recall affects 1,349 units.

The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate, allowing water to enter the mechanism. This water intrusion can potentially cause the jack to operate unintentionally. If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of a crash or injury.

Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service or Lippert Customer Service for assistance. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER, COACHMEN XLR, FREEDOM EXPRESS, VIKING, ROCKWOOD
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,349

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 (6)

  • XLR
  • FREEDOM EXPRESS
  • VIKING
  • ROCKWOOD
  • FLAGSTAFF
  • PALOMINO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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