CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Haulin, US Cargo, and US Cargo Trail N Sport cargo trailers. The safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and may break if the trailer comes unhitched.
- Risk
- If the trailer becomes unhitched 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 15, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-1167.
- 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
The safety chains on these cargo trailers are not strong enough for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). If the trailer becomes unhitched from the tow vehicle, the chains may break, allowing the trailer to fully detach.
A detached trailer can cause property damage, serious personal injury, or a crash involving other vehicles. Owners of affected 2020 and 2021 units should take this seriously and stop relying on the existing chains until they are checked.
The remedy is free. Forest River will notify owners, and an authorized dealer or service center will replace the safety chains at no cost. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335, referencing recall number 24-1167. You can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Haulin' Cargo Trailer | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| US Cargo Cargo Trailer | 20202021 |
| US Cargo Trail & Sport | 20202021 |