2019 Forest River Flagstaff, 2019 Forest River Rockwood Recall: Brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented…
NHTSA campaign 18V678000 · Suspension · filed Sep 27, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, which can result in premature brake failure.
The risk
Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axles or hubs, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 or Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
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
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Flagstaff | 2019 |
| Forest River | Rockwood | 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V678000 (manufacturer number 10-0863). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.