NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Forest River, Inc. - Draw Bar Locking Mechanism May Break
Published: January 5, 2024Recall ID: 24V003000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A trailer that contacts the road during transit increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee travel trailers. The draw bar locking mechanism may break, which can cause the front end of the trailer to contact the road.
Affected Products
Draw Bar Locking Mechanism May Break
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Draw Bar Locking Mechanism May Break |
| Nhtsa id | 24V003000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V003000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee travel trailers. The draw bar locking mechanism may break, which can cause the front end of the trailer to contact the road. |
| Completion rate | 30.46 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the Ice Hose swing arm draw bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 95-1705. |
| Consequence summary | A trailer that contacts the road during transit increases the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 95-1705 |
| Potentially affected | 302 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-05T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |