FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V678000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-10-12 2018-09-27 2018-10-03

Production Dates: 2018-07-09 - 2018-08-29

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 10-0863

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1785

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

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.