CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
The fasteners securing the exterior bunk bed door latch on certain trailers may fail. If this happens, the door can open unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed.
An unexpectedly opened bunk bed door while the trailer is moving can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should stop using the bunk door until the repair is completed and avoid towing the trailer with that door unsecured.
Dealers will install the correct fasteners for the bunk bed door latches free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943 (Forest River recall number 10D-0950), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Flagstaff | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Rockwood | 20182019 |