US CARGO TRAIL & SPORT 2021: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V317000

Make Model Year
US CARGO TRAIL & SPORT 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-06-15 2020-05-29 2020-05-29

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24-1167

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 122

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Haulin, US Cargo, and US Cargo Trail N Sport cargo trailers. The safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating "GVWR" and may break if the trailer comes unhitched.

Consequence

If the trailer becomes unhitched from the tow-vehicle, the safety chains may break, leading to complete detachment and potential property damage, personal injury or a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-1167.

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.