CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Sierra and Sandpiper Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers. The bolts that hold the floor to the chassis were improperly tightened.
- Risk
- Improperly tightened bolts could cause the trailer body to detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the bolts to the chassis outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-1347.
- 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 fifth wheel and travel trailers have floor-to-chassis bolts that were not tightened properly during assembly. Over time, this can allow the trailer body to detach from the chassis, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected trailer, an authorized dealer will tighten the bolts to the chassis outriggers at no charge. Owners who received a notification letter, mailed June 9, 2021, can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574 and reference recall 03-1347. You can also check your trailer's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Sandpiper | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Sierra | 2021 |