Forest River, Inc.: Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Forest River, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Nov 12, 2021 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 325. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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.
The risk
Trailer separation from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
4 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 21V876000.
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