Report Date
Jul 6, 2022
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Affected Vehicles
4
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailers and Continental Cargo Trailers. The safety chains do not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could potentially break.
Safety Consequence
Safety chain breakage can cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-254-420-0171. Forest River's number for this recall is 700-1530.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CARGO MATE | CARGO TRAILER |
| 2021 | CONTINENTAL CARGO | CARGO TRAILER |
| 2022 | CARGO MATE | CARGO TRAILER |
| 2022 | CONTINENTAL CARGO | CARGO TRAILER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.