CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Viking and Clipper travel trailers. The roof rack hardware may not have been properly tightened, allowing the rack to detach from the roof.
- Risk
- A detached roof rack can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten roof rack hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2024. Owners may call Forest River Customer Service at 269-467-6604. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-1844.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2024 and 2025 Viking and Clipper travel trailers may have roof rack hardware that was not properly tightened. Over time, this can allow the roof rack to separate from the roof of the trailer.
A detached roof rack can fall onto the road and become a hazard to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect and tighten the roof rack hardware at no charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed October 9, 2024 can contact Forest River Customer Service at 269-467-6604, referencing recall number 121-1844. 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 Clipper Camping Trailer | 20242025 |
|---|---|
| Viking Travel Trailers Viking | 20242025 |