Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V382000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V382000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2020-2021 vengeance trailers, models vgf351a13-81, vgf371a13-81, vgf383v16-81 and vgf4007v-81 Includes 370 affected units, Improperly Spaced Landing Legs May Collapse, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020-2021 vengeance trailers, models vgf351a13-81, vgf371a13-81, vgf383v16-81 and vgf4007v-81

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vengeance trailers, models vgf351a13-81, vgf371a13-81, vgf383v16-81 and vgf4007v-81. the fifth-wheel landing legs may not be seated properly with enough space between the brackets which are welded to the chassis, allowing the fifth wheel to slip down the landing leg and can puncture the floor of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will correct the spacing of the landing leg installation to the chassis from 17 1/2" to 17 3/4". these repairs will be done free of charge. the recall began august 14, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 81-1180.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V382000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2020-07-01T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly spaced landing legs may collapse
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 370

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 81-1180
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vengeance trailers, models vgf351a13-81, vgf371a13-81, vgf383v16-81 and vgf4007v-81. the fifth-wheel landing legs may not be seated properly with enough space between the brackets which are welded to the chassis, allowing the fifth wheel to slip down the landing leg and can puncture the floor of the vehicle.
Consequence Summary: The punctured floor can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will correct the spacing of the landing leg installation to the chassis from 17 1/2" to 17 3/4". these repairs will be done free of charge. the recall began august 14, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 81-1180.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 58.65

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NHTSA ID: 20V382000
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