CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Wildcat Travel Trailer models WCT247RXX-OR and WCT276FKX-OR. The safety chains do not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could potentially break.
- Risk
- Safety chain breakage could cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with correctly rated safety chains, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1189.
- 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 2021 travel trailers have safety chains that do not meet the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). The chains could potentially break while towing.
If a safety chain breaks, the trailer could detach from the tow vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially when towing.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with correctly rated safety chains free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Wildcat | 2021 |
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