FOREST RIVER WILDCAT 2021: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V059000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | WILDCAT | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-02-22 | 2021-02-08 | 2021-02-08 |
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22-1289
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 53
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2021 Wildcat Travel Trailer models WCT247RXX-OR and WCT276FKX-OR. The safety chains do not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating "GVWR" and could potentially break.
Safety chain breakage could cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with correctly rated safety chains, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1189.
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.
