CARGO MATE CARGO TRAILER 2022: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V876000

Make Model Year
CARGO MATE CARGO TRAILER 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-11-23 2021-11-12 2021-11-12

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 700-1438

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 325

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Continental and Cargo Mate Cargo trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.

Consequence

Trailer separation from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-254-420-0171. Forest River's number for this recall is 700-1438.

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.nhtsa.gov.