CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff fifth wheels recreational vehicles. The pin box may be under-rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle.
- Risk
- The underrated pin-box may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the pin box, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1319.
- 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 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood fifth wheel RVs may have a pin box that is under-rated for the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The pin box connects the trailer to the tow vehicle's hitch.
If the pin box is under-rated, it may fail, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid towing with a suspect pin box until it has been checked.
Forest River is notifying owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the pin box and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943 and reference recall number 10C-1319. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Flagstaff | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Rockwood | 2021 |