CarRecallWatch- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sanibel SNF3550 and 2021-2023 Sanibel SNF3902WB fifth wheels. The hitch (pin box) may not be sufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and may fail.
- Risk
- Failure of the hitch increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a properly rated hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-1737.
- 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 hitch (pin box) on certain fifth wheel trailers may not be rated sufficiently for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Under load, the hitch may fail, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected trailer, contact an authorized dealer to have a properly rated hitch installed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2024, and you can also contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-862-1025 with questions about this recall.
Whether or not you received a letter, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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