NHTSA Recall 18V051000: Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,349 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Coachmen Freedom Express.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V051000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-0610 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER |
| Report received | January 12, 2018 |
| Owner notification | February 20, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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 recall@lci1.com. 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V051000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Freedom Express | 2018 |
| Coachmen Viking | 2017, 2018 |
| Forest River Flagstaff | 2018 |
| Forest River Palomino | 2017, 2018 |
| Forest River Rockwood | 2018 |
| Forest River XLR | 2017, 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.