CarRecallWatch- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Cascade and Cherokee travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle exceeds the GVWR of the trailer hitch coupler, potentially resulting in the coupler failing and the trailer detaching.
- Risk
- A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the coupler, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-1114.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain travel trailers from 2018 through 2020 have a trailer hitch coupler whose gross vehicle weight rating is lower than the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. The coupler could fail and the trailer could detach from the tow vehicle while driving.
A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should stop using the trailer until the coupler is checked and replaced if needed.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coupler free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2020. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or 1-541-995-3447 and reference recall number 64-1114. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Cascade | 201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Cherokee | 201820192020 |