Incorrect safety chains may fail
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2026 spirit travel trailers. The installed safety chains may not meet the actual gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) listed on the federal placard. This can cause the chains to fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Safety Consequence
Separation of the trailer and tow vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. All vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8519. Forest river's number for this recall is 220-1941.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Equipment.
FAQ: Recall 25V423000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V423000?
NHTSA recall 25V423000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 20, 2025. It addresses: Incorrect safety chains may fail. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V423000 or the manufacturer campaign number 220-1941. 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: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.