The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V678000·Announced 2018-09-27

Forest River Recalls 2019 Flagstaff and Rockwood Trailers for Brake Defect

Forest River is recalling 2019 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers because incorrectly oriented brake mounting flanges may cause premature brake failure, increasing crash risk.

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 (brake failure) which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating (Score 4), as it poses a significant risk of injury or property damage through increased crash risk.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect in the suspension system where the brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented. This orientation error can result in premature brake failure.

Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on October 12, 2018. Dealers will replace the axles or hubs free of charge to correct the issue.

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 visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF, ROCKWOOD
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Affected units
1,785

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)

  • FLAGSTAFF
  • ROCKWOOD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.