Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V570000 Reported August 2, 2019

Incorrect bolt lengths for rotating pin box

Forest River, Inc. · Trailer Hitches · 1,809 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V570000
Manufacturer Campaign
51-1065
Manufacturer
Component
Trailer Hitches
Vehicles Affected
1,809
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 2, 2019
Completion Rate
31.45

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2020 flagstaff and cherokee arctic wolf recreational trailers equipped with moryde orbital or you turn rubber pin box wedge kits. the pin boxes may have been equipped with bolts 1-3/4" in length when they should be equipped with 2" long bolts.

Safety Consequence

The incorrect bolts may allow the rotating pin box to rotate in two places, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began august 27, 2019. owners may contact moryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581 or forest river customer service at 1-574-642-8954 (flagstaff) or 1-260-499-2100 (cherokee). forest river's number for this recall is 51-1065.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 19V570000 or campaign 51-1065.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V570000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 19V570000?

NHTSA recall 19V570000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on August 2, 2019. It addresses: Incorrect bolt lengths for rotating pin box. The recall affects approximately 1,809 vehicles, with the defect involving the Trailer Hitches component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V570000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-1065. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.