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January 12, 2018
Power Tongue Jack may Operate Unintentionally
If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V051
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,349
Summary
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.
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.
9 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| 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 |
5 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-1
RCLQRT-18V051-1835.PDF 214.512KB
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Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-18V051-5633.PDF 219.919KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V051-3254.pdf 246.337KB
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Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V051-5910.pdf 2156.907KB
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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-18V051-6735.PDF 219.893KB
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Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=18V051&docType=RCL
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- BUILT TOUGH — Made from heavy-gauge, steel construction, a durable, textured housing that prevents chips and cracks, and a black powder-coat finish — this jack was designed to operate, day after day
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- Warranty: Meets international quality standards. 1 YEAR WARRANTY, don't hesitate to call us if you have any questions, our support team is on standby for YOU.
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- 【EASY TO USE】Just push the button of the RV electric jack to raise or lower any A-frame trailer automatically more quickly. If you have any questions about operating, Kohree service team will give you help.
- 【SAFE & DURABLE】With 2 LED lights for convenient and safe nighttime hookup, the tongue jack also has a built-in circuit breaker. If the amperage is too high, it will disconnect automatically & and reconnect about 2 mins later.
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SaleBestseller No. 9
BEETRO 4000 lbs Electric Trailer Jack, Power Tongue Jack for A-Frame Travel, Cargo, and Utility Trailers or 5th Wheel RVs, 22" Lift, 12V DC, Black
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Bastion Distribution Power Tongue Jack | Electric or Manual Operation | A-Frame 3500LB Capacity | 12V | Front LED | for Trailers, Campers, and Boats
- This Listing Is For A Bastion Distribution Electric Power Tongue Jack.
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- This Jack Is Great For Campers, Trailers, Boats, & Many More Applications.
- Replaces Part Number BJ3500B
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