CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER:STORAGE TANK
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Independence Trail, 2020-2024 Viking, and 2021-2024 Clipper travel trailers. The freshwater tank may detach from the vehicle when full or overfilled.
- Risk
- A detached tank can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install additional attachment straps to the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-1777.
- 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 travel trailers may have a freshwater tank that can detach from the vehicle when it is full or overfilled. A detached tank can fall onto the road and create a hazard for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected trailer, a dealer will install additional attachment straps to the freshwater tank at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2024. You can also contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319 and reference recall number 121-1777.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and avoid overfilling the freshwater tank until the repair is completed.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle