COACHMEN APEX 2019: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V879000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
COACHMEN | APEX | 2019 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2019-02-04 | 2018-12-11 | 2018-12-14 |
Production Dates: 2018-09-01 - 2018-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 51-0923
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 128
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Apex, Spirit, Primetime Impression, and Tracer recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Primetime customer service at "574" 862-1025, Coachmen Apex "574" 358-0401, Coachmen Spirit "574" 825-8205, or Dexter Axle "574" 295-7888. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0923.
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.