Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V844000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V844000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2018-2020 cascade and cherokee travel trailers Includes 328 affected units, Vehicle GVWR Exceeds GVWR Hitch Coupler, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2020 cascade and cherokee travel trailers

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2020 cascade and cherokee travel trailers. the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the vehicle exceeds the gvwr of the trailer hitch coupler, potentially resulting in the coupler failing and the trailer detaching.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners and dealers will replace the coupler, free of charge. The recall began february 17, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or 1-541-995-3447. forest river's number for this recall is 64-1114.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V844000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2019-11-25T00:00:00
Subject: Vehicle gvwr exceeds gvwr hitch coupler
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 328

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 64-1114
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2020 cascade and cherokee travel trailers. the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the vehicle exceeds the gvwr of the trailer hitch coupler, potentially resulting in the coupler failing and the trailer detaching.
Consequence Summary: A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners and dealers will replace the coupler, free of charge. The recall began february 17, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or 1-541-995-3447. forest river's number for this recall is 64-1114.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 46.04

Metadata

SID: row-6gnx-ue9p-y468
NHTSA ID: 19V844000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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