Insufficient grease on bearings may cause failure
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 coachmen apex, spirit, primetime impression, and tracer recreational trailers. the inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
Safety Consequence
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began february 4, 2019. owners may contact primetime customer service at (574) 862-1025, coachmen apex (574) 358-0401, coachmen spirit (574) 825-8205, or dexter axle (574) 295-7888. forest river's number for this recall is 51-0923.
Similar Recalls
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FAQ: Recall 18V879000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V879000?
NHTSA recall 18V879000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on December 11, 2018. It addresses: Insufficient grease on bearings may cause failure. The recall affects approximately 128 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V879000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-0923. 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.