NHTSATRAILER HITCHES
Forest River, Inc. - Pin Box May Separate from Vehicles Causing Crash
Published: April 12, 2024Recall ID: 24V265000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Towing while in a different position can cause the upper front structure to break and the pin box to separate from the vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Cardinal and Wildcat Fifth Wheels trailers. The operator may utilize the rear towing hitch without locking the turning point fifth wheel hitch into the "Conventional Transport" position.
Affected Products
Pin Box May Separate from Vehicles Causing Crash
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pin Box May Separate from Vehicles Causing Crash |
| Nhtsa id | 24V265000 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V265000 |
| 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 2024 Cardinal and Wildcat Fifth Wheels trailers. The operator may utilize the rear towing hitch without locking the turning point fifth wheel hitch into the "Conventional Transport" position. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install a warning label to the hitch and rear wall of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1755. |
| Consequence summary | Towing while in a different position can cause the upper front structure to break and the pin box to separate from the vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 15-1755 |
| Potentially affected | 100 |
| Report received date | 2024-04-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |