2018 Forest River Flagstaff problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 rockwood and flagstaff travel trailers. the slide room arm may contact and damage the passenger side rear tire.

Risk: The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to elevate the chassis and replace any tire that has evidence of damage, free of charge. the recall began on november 30, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-5164. forest river's number 10-0588.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 rockwood and flagstaff, and coachmen freedom express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 palomino and xlr toyhauler and coachmen viking recreational trailers equipped with a smart-jack model power tongue jack. the laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.

Risk: If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and a forest river or a lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. the recall began on february 20, 2018. rockwood and flagstaff owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-5164; xlr toyhauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; freedom express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; palomino ow

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2019 forest river rockwood and flagstaff trailers. the inner wheel bearings may seize, which can cause the trailer wheels to lock-up.

Risk: If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner wheel bearings, free of charge. the recall began on august 13, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-4053. forest river's number for this recall is 10-0786.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2019 rockwood and flagstaff recreational trailers. the bunk bed door latch fasteners that secure the bunk bed door closed may fail, allowing the door to open while moving.

Risk: If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fasteners for the bunk bed door latches, free of charge. the recall began february 25, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-8943. forest river's number for this recall is 10d-0950.