CarRecallWatch- Component
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- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Spirit travel trailers. The installed safety chains may not meet the actual Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the Federal Placard. This can cause the chains to fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
- Risk
- Separation of the trailer and tow vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. All vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8519. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-1941.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2026 travel trailers may have safety chains that do not meet the trailer's actual Gross Vehicle Weight Rating listed on the Federal Placard. If the chains are not strong enough for the load, they can fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle. Separation raises the risk of a crash.
All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, so no owner notification letters will be mailed. Dealers will replace the safety chains free of charge. If you own or are considering a 2026 Forest River Spirit trailer, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8519 and reference recall number 220-1941, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Spirit | 2026 |
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