CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Prime Time Sanibel, Crusader, Forest River Cardinal, and Continental Cargo fifth wheel trailers, equipped with certain Sailun tires, size ST235/80R16/G. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation.
- Risk
- Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes, and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1449.
- 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
Certain Sailun ST235/80R16 G tires on these 2021-2022 fifth wheel trailers may have a manufacturing defect that can cause the tire's belts to separate from the tread. A belt separation can cause loss of vehicle control and raise the risk of a crash.
If you own one of the affected trailers, take it to an authorized dealer. The dealer will inspect the tire DOT codes and replace the tires as necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2022. You can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, referencing recall number 51-1449.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected and whether any other repairs are pending.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Continental Cargo Continental Cargo | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Cardinal | 20212022 |
| Prime Time Crusader | 20212022 |
| Prime Time Sanibel | 20212022 |