---
title: "17V-517 recall: Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "17V-517"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-517"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-517.md"
---

# 17V-517 recall: Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

**Campaign:** 17V-517
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
**Filed:** August 23, 2017
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V517

## The problem

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.

## The safety risk

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 remedy

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.


## Rigs named in this campaign

A model year on this list is not proof a VIN is included.

- 2018 Forest River Flagstaff: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/flagstaff/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/flagstaff/2018.md)
- 2018 Forest River Rockwood: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/rockwood/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/rockwood/2018.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-517