Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V475000 Reported July 18, 2018

Inner wheel bearing may seize

Forest River, Inc. · Suspension · 164 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V475000
Manufacturer Campaign
10-0786
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
164
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 18, 2018
Completion Rate
93.90

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2019 forest river rockwood and flagstaff trailers. the inner wheel bearings may seize, which can cause the trailer wheels to lock-up.

Safety Consequence

If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner wheel bearings, free of charge. the recall began on august 13, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-4053. forest river's number for this recall is 10-0786.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V475000 or campaign 10-0786.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V475000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V475000?

NHTSA recall 18V475000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 18, 2018. It addresses: Inner wheel bearing may seize. The recall affects approximately 164 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 18V475000 or the manufacturer campaign number 10-0786. 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.