Recall 18V128 affects 10 2018 Forest River Crossfit vehicles for tow-module water intrusion. Ford or Lincoln dealers perform the repair free.
Forest River is recalling 10 2018 Crossfit vehicles under recall 18V128 because water can enter the trailer tow module and corrode wiring. The corrosion can trigger rapid turn signal flashing, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short, or seatbelt pretensioner deployment, and Forest River dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The trailer tow module on the 2018 Forest River Crossfit is an electrical control unit tied to the Ford Transit chassis wiring. Its normal job is to manage signals for trailer-related circuits, including lighting signals, so the vehicle and trailer wiring communicate correctly when towing equipment is connected.
On affected Crossfit vehicles, water can enter the tow module. Once moisture gets inside, it corrodes the wiring and connections. Corrosion changes how current moves through the circuit, which leads to electrical faults instead of clean signals through the module.
There is no warning sign before failure. Once the fault appears, owners can notice rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of the instrument panel display, an electrical short, or deployment of the seatbelt pretensioner.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Forest River Crossfit | wiring |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 10 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2018 Forest River Crossfit motorhome is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
An electrical short can increase fire risk. Turn signal, instrument cluster, or seatbelt pretensioner problems can also increase crash risk by affecting signaling, driver information, or restraint performance. Schedule the repair soon and ask the dealer whether the vehicle is safe to keep using before the appointment. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Forest River Crossfit is included in this recall.
- Contact Forest River customer service or a Ford or Lincoln dealer to schedule the free drainage-hole and wiring-harness fuse repair that protects the trailer tow module wiring from water corrosion.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V128 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair. Watch for rapid turn-signal flashing, loss of instrument-panel display, or electrical-short signs.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, the technician adds a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and installs a fuse in the vehicle wiring harness. That work is free under the recall. Forest River says it has a general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who already paid for a related repair can ask customer service how to submit documented expenses under that plan. Bring repair invoices and payment records if you have them.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 21, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 27, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 23, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| April 23, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 23, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V128?
Recall 18V128 covers 10 2018 Forest River Crossfit vehicles with trailer tow modules that let water enter and corrode wiring. The defect can cause electrical shorts, turn-signal problems, instrument-panel display loss, or seatbelt pretensioner deployment. The repair adds drainage and fuse protection for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Forest River Crossfit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Crossfit is included in recall 18V128. If it is, call Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8590 or a Ford or Lincoln dealer to arrange the free wiring-harness fuse and door-stepwell drainage repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 18V128, Forest River says Ford or Lincoln dealers will add a drainage hole and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle wiring harness free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is electrical and crash related. Corroded trailer tow module wiring can create an electrical short, increasing fire risk. It can also affect turn signals, the instrument cluster, or seatbelt pretensioners, increasing crash risk under NHTSA campaign 18V128.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V128000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-825-8590 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V128 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V128000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →