NHTSA Recall 21V059000
Filed by Forest River, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2021-02-08. An estimated 53 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Wildcat Travel Trailer models WCT247RXX-OR and WCT276FKX-OR. The safety chains do not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could potentially break.
Risk
Safety chain breakage could cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with correctly rated safety chains, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1189.
Manufacturer campaign number: 22-1289
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.