The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V475000·Announced 2018-07-18

Forest River Recalls 2018-2019 Trailers Due to Wheel Bearing Defect

Forest River is recalling 2018-2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers because inner wheel bearings may seize, causing wheels to lock up and increasing crash risk.

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 (wheel bearings) that can cause wheels to lock up, leading to an increased risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the inner wheel bearings may seize, which can cause the trailer wheels to lock up.

If a wheel locks up, there is an increased risk of a crash. The recall began on August 13, 2018.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner wheel bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-4053 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD, FLAGSTAFF
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
164

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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