VIKING TRAVEL TRAILERS VIKING 2024: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V721000

Make Model Year
VIKING TRAVEL TRAILERS VIKING 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-10-09 2024-09-27 2024-09-30

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 121-1844

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 331

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2024-2025 Viking and Clipper travel trailers. The roof rack hardware may not have been properly tightened, allowing the rack to detach from the roof.

Consequence

A detached roof rack can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten roof rack hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2024. Owners may call Forest River Customer Service at 269-467-6604. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-1844.

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 nhtsa.gov.