NHTSA Recall 18V879000: Axle hubs (power train)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 128 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Coachmen Apex.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V879000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-0923 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE HUBS |
| Report received | December 11, 2018 |
| Owner notification | February 4, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Apex, Spirit, Primetime Impression, and Tracer recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
Safety risk
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Primetime customer service at (574) 862-1025, Coachmen Apex (574) 358-0401, Coachmen Spirit (574) 825-8205, or Dexter Axle (574) 295-7888. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0923.
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 18V879000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Apex | 2019 |
| Coachmen Spirit | 2019 |
| Prime Time Impression | 2019 |
| Prime Time Tracer | 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.