FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF (2019) recall — Suspension
Forest River is recalling 2019 Flagstaff trailers with incorrectly oriented brake mounting flanges that may cause premature brake failure. Owners should contact customer service for free axle or hub replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Flagstaff recreational trailers because their brake mounting flanges might be incorrectly oriented, leading to premature brake failure. This could increase crash risk if brakes fail unexpectedly while driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223800-forest-river-2019-flagstaff-trailers-brake-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223800-forest-river-2019-flagstaff-trailers-brake-failure-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V678000
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“Forest River 2019 Flagstaff Trailers: Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223800-forest-river-2019-flagstaff-trailers-brake-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V678000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V678000).
Why it’s dangerous
Incorrectly oriented brake mounting flanges on torsion axles can cause brakes to fail prematurely. This means brakes might not work properly when needed, increasing crash risk during travel.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Forest River Flagstaff trailers are affected. Trailer drivers are most at risk if brakes fail unexpectedly during travel.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Forest River Flagstaff trailers. The recall began on October 12, 2018, and applies to specific models with incorrectly oriented brake mounting flanges.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Forest River at 1-574-642-2640 or Dexter at 1-574-295-7888 for free axle or hub replacement.
What NHTSA says 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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake mounting flanges on torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, which can result in premature brake failure.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if you own a 2019 Forest River Flagstaff trailer with incorrectly oriented brake mounting flanges, as the recall began on October 12, 2018.
What should I do if my trailer is affected?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 or Dexter at 1-574-295-7888 for free axle or hub replacement.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V678000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V678000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V678000 (September 27, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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