CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailers and Continental Cargo Trailers. The safety chains do not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could potentially break.
- Risk
- Safety chain breakage can cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-254-420-0171. Forest River's number for this recall is 700-1530.
- 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 2021-2022 cargo trailers have safety chains that do not meet the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could break. If a chain fails, the trailer can detach from the tow vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected trailer, dealers will replace the safety chains free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. You can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-254-420-0171 and reference recall number 700-1530.
You should also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether any other repairs are pending.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer | 20212022 |