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18V-678 recall: Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood

The brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, which can result in premature brake failure.

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This campaign

Campaign number
18V-678
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Report received
September 27, 2018

Rigs named in this campaign

NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, which can result in premature brake failure.

The safety risk

Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axles or hubs, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 or Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.

Dates

NHTSA received the report on September 27, 2018.

What to do next

Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.

Your rights with an open recall

If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.

Source

This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.

Look up 18V-678 at NHTSA

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