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- TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Cardinal and Wildcat Fifth Wheels trailers. The operator may utilize the rear towing hitch without locking the turning point fifth wheel hitch into the "Conventional Transport" position.
- Risk
- Towing while in a different position can cause the upper front structure to break and the pin box to separate from the vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a warning label to the hitch and rear wall of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1755.
- 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 fifth wheel hitch on certain trailers may not be locked into the "Conventional Transport" position when the rear towing hitch is used. Towing in a different position can cause the upper front structure to break and the pin box to separate from the vehicle.
This separation increases the risk of a crash. Owners should make sure the hitch is locked in the "Conventional Transport" position before towing and should not tow with the hitch in any other position.
Dealers will install a warning label on the hitch and the rear wall of the trailer at no cost. Owners who received the notification letter mailed May 6, 2024 can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700 (recall number 15-1755). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Cardinal | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Wildcat | 2024 |