2024 Forest River Cardinal, Forest River Wildcat: Trailer Hitches recall
NHTSA campaign 24V265000 · 100 units potentially affected · filed Apr 12, 2024
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
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.
The fix
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V265000
- Manufacturer no.
- 15-1755
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 100
- Report received
- Apr 12, 2024
- Owner letters
- May 6, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
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