FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF (2019) recall — Suspension
Forest River recalls 2018-2019 Flagstaff trailers due to risk of wheel lock-up causing crashes. Owners must have inner wheel bearings replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2018-2019 Flagstaff trailers because inner wheel bearings can seize, causing wheels to lock up and increasing crash risk. This affects trailer owners who need to have the bearings replaced by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223804-forest-river-2019-flagstaff-trailers-wheel-lock-up-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223804-forest-river-2019-flagstaff-trailers-wheel-lock-up-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V475000
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“Forest River 2019 Flagstaff Trailers: Wheel Lock-Up Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223804-forest-river-2019-flagstaff-trailers-wheel-lock-up-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V475000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V475000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the inner wheel bearings seize, the trailer wheels can lock up. This increases the risk of a crash during normal operation, especially when driving on uneven surfaces or during sudden maneuvers.
Who’s affected
Trailer owners with 2018-2019 Forest River Flagstaff models are most at risk. These owners should check if their trailer has the recalled inner wheel bearings.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018-2019 Forest River Flagstaff trailers. The recall started on August 13, 2018, and applies to trailers with inner wheel bearings that may seize.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-642-4053 to confirm your trailer is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Bearings Replaced
Dealers will replace the inner wheel bearings free of charge to fix the risk of wheel lock-up.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-4053. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-0786.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The inner wheel bearings may seize, causing the trailer wheels to lock up and increasing crash risk.
How can I tell if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer is a 2018-2019 Forest River Flagstaff model, as the recall started on August 13, 2018.
What should I do if I have the affected trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-4053 to schedule a free replacement of the inner wheel bearings.
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 18V475000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V475000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-4053. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-0786. 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 #18V475000 (July 18, 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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