Forest River recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers equipped with Dexter Axles. The spindle nut on the axles may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
What could happen
The overtightened nut may cause the hub bearings to fail and the tire and rim to separate from the axle resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Flagstaff 2018
- Forest River Rockwood 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V517000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 23, 2017
- Owners notified
- Aug 31, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 69
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 4, 2017 to Aug 15, 2017
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
- Maker's own recall number
- 10C-0496
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Forest River recall: Equipment Oct 10, 2025
- Forest River recall: Electrical system Aug 22, 2025
- Forest River recall: Equipment Aug 26, 2022
- Forest River recall: Equipment Aug 1, 2022
- Coachmen / East To West / Forest River and more recall: Equipment Jul 29, 2022
- East To West / Forest River / Prime Time recall: Equipment Jul 8, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.