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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Continental and Cargo Mate Cargo trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
- Risk
- Trailer separation from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-254-420-0171. Forest River's number for this recall is 700-1438.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The trailer's coupler, the part that connects the trailer to the tow vehicle's hitch ball, was improperly welded during manufacture. This weld defect may allow the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle while driving.
If a trailer separates from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their trailer checked promptly.
Authorized dealers will inspect the coupler and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. You can also contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-254-420-0171 and reference recall number 700-1438. Check your trailer's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer | 20212022 |