Recall 18V879000: 2019 Coachmen Apex, 2019 Coachmen Spirit, 2019 Prime Time Impression +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 11, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 128
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
- 2019 Coachmen Apex
- 2019 Coachmen Spirit
- 2019 Prime Time Impression
- 2019 Prime Time Tracer
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V879000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-0923
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Feb 4, 2019
- Components
- Power train:axle hubs (Transmission & Drivetrain)
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