This campaign
- Campaign number
- 21V-145
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Report received
- March 8, 2021
Rigs named in this campaign
NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cardinal and Wildcat Fifth Wheels trailers. The spare tire carrier may be installed incorrectly, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
The safety risk
A detached spare tire carrier can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the spare tire carrier, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1304.
Dates
NHTSA received the report on March 8, 2021.
What to do next
Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.
Your rights with an open recall
If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.
Source
This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.