CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Surveyor Travel Trailers, model SVT296QBLE. The safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and may break in the event of the trailer coming unhitched.
- Risk
- If the vehicle trailer becomes detached from the tow-vehicle, the safety chains may break, leading to complete detachment and potential property damage, personal injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-1170.
- 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 have safety chains that are not strong enough for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. If the trailer comes unhitched from the tow vehicle, the chains may break, allowing the trailer to fully detach. This can cause property damage, personal injury, or a crash.
Owners will be notified by Forest River. A dealer or service center will replace the safety chains at no cost. Owners can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls, and have the chains replaced before towing again.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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