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Forest River Vengeance Recall 20V382: Landing Legs May Slip and Puncture Floor, Raising Injury Risk

NHTSA campaign 20V382, reported July 1, 2020, 370 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The fifth-wheel landing legs on certain trailers may not be seated with enough space between the brackets welded to the chassis. Because of this, the fifth wheel can slip down the landing leg and puncture the floor of the trailer.

A punctured floor can increase the risk of injury to occupants. Owners should stop relying on the landing legs for support if they notice the fifth wheel sitting unusually low or the legs seating improperly, and should contact Forest River or an authorized dealer before continuing to use the affected trailer for towing or setup.

The repair is free at an authorized dealer, who will correct the spacing of the landing leg installation to the chassis from 17 1/2 inches to 17 3/4 inches. Forest River will notify owners, and you can contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 using recall number 81-1180. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V382Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vengeance trailers, models VGF351A13-81, VGF371A13-81, VGF383V16-81 and VGF4007V-81. The fifth-wheel landing legs may not be seated properly with enough space between the brackets which are welded to the chassis, allowing the fifth wheel to slip down the landing leg and can puncture the floor of the vehicle.
Risk
The punctured floor can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the spacing of the landing leg installation to the chassis from 17 1/2" to 17 3/4". These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 81-1180.
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Vengeance20202021