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

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V476000

Make Model Year
CARGO MATE CARGO TRAILER 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-07-18 2022-07-06 2022-07-06

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 700-1530

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 958

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailers and Continental Cargo Trailers. The safety chains do not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating "GVWR" and could potentially break.

Consequence

Safety chain breakage can cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-254-420-0171. Forest River's number for this recall is 700-1530.

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.