Water may enter the trailer tow module
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 crossfit vehicles, models cfb22cf, cfb22cfeb and cfb22df, built on ford transit chassis equipped with a trailer tow module. water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Safety Consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river has notified owners, and ford or lincoln dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. the recall began on february 27, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8590 or ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. forest river's number for this recall is 225-0647.
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FAQ: Recall 18V128000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V128000?
NHTSA recall 18V128000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on February 21, 2018. It addresses: Water may enter the trailer tow module. The recall affects approximately 10 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V128000 or the manufacturer campaign number 225-0647. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.