Forest River, Inc. | 2024 cardinal and wildcat fifth wheels trailers | NHTSA Recall #24V265000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V265000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2024 cardinal and wildcat fifth wheels trailers Includes 100 affected units, Pin Box May Separate from Vehicles Causing Crash, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2024 cardinal and wildcat fifth wheels trailers

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 24V265000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2024-04-12T00:00:00
Subject: Pin box may separate from vehicles causing crash
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15-1755
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
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.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 24V265000
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Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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