Recall 24V265000

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20240412
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2024 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
2024 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.