CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2018 recreational trailers equipped with Dexter axles may have had their rear axle spindle nut torqued beyond the required specification. An overtightened nut can cause the hub bearings to fail, and the tire and rim may separate from the axle. Losing a wheel can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected trailer, you are entitled to a free inspection and repair. Dexter axle dealers will inspect the axle and replace any suspect bearings, hubs, and spindle nuts at no cost. Forest River will also notify registered owners directly.
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164 or Dexter Axle at 1-574-295-7888, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Flagstaff | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Rockwood | 2018 |