---
title: "18V-527 recall: Forest River"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "18V-527"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-527"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-527.md"
---

# 18V-527 recall: 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-527
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
**Filed:** August 13, 2018
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V527

## The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers.  The awning may deploy while moving.

## The safety risk

If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

## The remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge.  The recall began September 13, 2018.  Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1.com.  Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.


## Rigs named in this campaign

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

- 2018 Forest River Forester: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/forester/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/forester/2018.md)
- 2019 Forest River Forester: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/forester/2019) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/forester/2019.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)
- 2019 Forest River XLR: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/xlr/2019) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/xlr/2019.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-527