Recall 18V051000: 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2017–2018 Coachmen Viking, 2018 Forest River Flagstaff +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 12, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 1,349
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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 [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express
- 2017 Coachmen Viking
- 2018 Coachmen Viking
- 2018 Forest River Flagstaff
- 2017 Forest River Palomino
- 2018 Forest River Palomino
- 2018 Forest River Rockwood
- 2017 Forest River XLR
- 2018 Forest River XLR
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V051000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-0610
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Feb 20, 2018
- Components
- Equipment:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology