Recall
Forest River Rockwood — 17V517000
NHTSA ID
17V517000
Make
Forest River
Model
Rockwood
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2017-08-23
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Units Affected
69
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
10C-0496
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.