NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Forest River, Inc. - Incorrect Safety Chains May Fail
Published: June 20, 2025Recall ID: 25V423000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Separation of the trailer and tow vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Incorrect Safety Chains May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Safety Chains May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 25V423000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V423000 |
| 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 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. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Separation of the trailer and tow vehicle increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 220-1941 |
| Potentially affected | 12 |
| Report received date | 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |