Insufficient u-bolt torque causing axle separation
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 forest river rockport, elkhart coach ece4 and glaval bus commute, and 2018-2019 starcraft bus allstar, allstar mvp, senator ii and senator ii mvp transit buses. the u-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
Safety Consequence
The loose u-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the u-bolt, replacing or tightening the u-bolt as necessary, free of charge. the recall began june 27, 2018. owners may contact rockport customer service at 1-888-711-1600, glaval customer service at 1-800-445-2825, starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440, and elkhart customer service at 1-866- 478-7652. forest river's number for this recall is 51-0752.
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FAQ: Recall 18V366000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V366000?
NHTSA recall 18V366000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 1, 2018. It addresses: Insufficient u-bolt torque causing axle separation. The recall affects approximately 144 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V366000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-0752. 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.