Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Haulin, US Cargo, and US Cargo Trail N Sport cargo trailers. The safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and may break if the trailer comes unhitched.
Safety Consequence
If the trailer becomes unhitched from the tow-vehicle, the safety chains may break, leading to complete detachment and potential property damage, personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-1167.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | HAULIN' | CARGO TRAILER |
| 2020 | US CARGO | CARGO TRAILER |
| 2020 | US CARGO | TRAIL & SPORT |
| 2021 | HAULIN' | CARGO TRAILER |
| 2021 | US CARGO | CARGO TRAILER |
| 2021 | US CARGO | TRAIL & SPORT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.