NHTSAGeneral Alert
Forest River, Inc. - Hitch May Fail Causing Crash
Published: February 16, 2024Recall ID: 24V116000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Failure of the hitch increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sanibel SNF3550 and 2021-2023 Sanibel SNF3902WB fifth wheels. The hitch (pin box) may not be sufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and may fail.
Affected Products
Hitch May Fail Causing Crash
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Hitch May Fail Causing Crash |
| Nhtsa id | 24V116000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V116000 |
| 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 2015-2017 Sanibel SNF3550 and 2021-2023 Sanibel SNF3902WB fifth wheels. The hitch (pin box) may not be sufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and may fail. |
| Completion rate | 23.04 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install a properly rated hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-1737. |
| Consequence summary | Failure of the hitch increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 49-1737 |
| Potentially affected | 408 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-16T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |