FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD 2018: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V517000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-31 2017-08-23 2017-08-23

Production Dates: 2017-08-04 - 2017-08-15

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 10C-0496

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 69

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

Notes

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.