NHTSA Campaign 24V265000

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Issued by Forest River, Inc. · Reported Apr 12, 2024 · 100 vehicles affected

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FOREST RIVER CARDINAL 2024 100
FOREST RIVER WILDCAT 2024 100

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V265000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.