Power tongue jack may operate unintentionally
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
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 owners can call 1-269-432-3246. lippert customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at recall@lci1.com. forest river's number for this recall is 51-0610.
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FAQ: Recall 18V051000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V051000?
NHTSA recall 18V051000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on January 12, 2018. It addresses: Power tongue jack may operate unintentionally. The recall affects approximately 1,349 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V051000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-0610. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.