---
title: "24V-531 recall: Forest River"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "24V-531"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-531"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-531.md"
---

# 24V-531 recall: Forest River

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

**Campaign:** 24V-531
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** TRAILER HITCHES
**Filed:** July 12, 2024
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V531

## The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem, Puma, Wildwood, and 2025 Cherokee travel trailers equipped with certain Pacific Rim brand couplers.  The couplers have an incorrect load rating of 14,000 pounds and may be overloaded, causing the hitch to fail.

## The safety risk

Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.

## The remedy

Dealers will inspect the date code of the hitch coupler and replace it if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024.  Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at Salem & Wildwood (574) 534-3167, Puma (574) 642-0588 or Cherokee (260) 499-2100.  Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1803.


## Owner letters

- Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024.

## Rigs named in this campaign

A model year on this list is not proof a VIN is included.

- 2025 Forest River Cherokee: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cherokee/2025) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cherokee/2025.md)
- 2024 Forest River Salem: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2024) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2024.md)
- 2024 Forest River Wildwood: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/wildwood/2024) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/wildwood/2024.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-531