Awning may deploy while moving
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 coachmen work and play and adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 forest river forester and xlr recreational trailers and 2018 forest river rockwood recreational trailers. the awning may deploy while moving.
Safety Consequence
If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. the recall began september 13, 2018. owners may contact coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, xlr toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1.com. forest river's number for this recall is 51-0715.
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FAQ: Recall 18V527000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V527000?
NHTSA recall 18V527000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on August 13, 2018. It addresses: Awning may deploy while moving. The recall affects approximately 2,582 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 18V527000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-0715. 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.