Coachmen Spirit recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 11, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2019 Coachmen, Prime Time — 4 models

Recall number

18V879000

Brand / firm

Coachmen, Prime Time

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 128 units

Why it was recalled

If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.