---
title: "18V-051 recall: Coachmen and Forest River"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "18V-051"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-051"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-051.md"
---

# 18V-051 recall: Coachmen and Forest River

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

**Campaign:** 18V-051
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
**Filed:** January 12, 2018
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V051

## The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack.  The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.

## The safety risk

If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.

## The remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge.  The recall began on February 20, 2018.  Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; Viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246.  Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at recall@lci1.com.  Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.


## Rigs named in this campaign

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

- 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/coachmen/freedom-express/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/coachmen/freedom-express/2018.md)
- 2018 Coachmen Viking: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/coachmen/viking/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/coachmen/viking/2018.md)
- 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 Palomino: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/palomino/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/palomino/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)
- 2018 Forest River XLR: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/xlr/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/xlr/2018.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-051