NHTSA Recall 18V624000: Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 935 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Coachmen Apex.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V624000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-0851 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | September 13, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 9, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Catalina and Apex travel trailers and Forest River Shasta, Wildwood, Salem, Vibe, Sierra, Sandpiper, XLR and Prime Time travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
Safety risk
The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. For customer service, Catalina owners may contact Coachmen at 1-574-825-8657, Apex owners should call 1-574-358-0401, Shasta owners: 1-574-825-8717, Wildwood and Salem owners: 1-574-534-3167, Vibe owners: 1-574-296-2084, Sierra and Sandpiper owners: 1-574-534-4574, XLR owners: 1-574-642-0432, Prime Time owners: 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0851.
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 18V624000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Apex | 2019 |
| Coachmen Catalina | 2019 |
| Forest River Prime Time | 2019 |
| Forest River Salem | 2019 |
| Forest River Sandpiper | 2019 |
| Forest River Shasta | 2019 |
| Forest River Sierra | 2019 |
| Forest River Vibe | 2019 |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2019 |
| Forest River XLR | 2019 |
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.