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2021 Forest River Avenger recall: trailer hitches

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 8, 2020. It covers about 73 vehicles.

vehicles affected
73
reported
Jun 8, 2020
owners notified
Jun 16, 2020

Trailer hitches

What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Prime Time Avenger travel trailers. The safety chains that help prevent a total trailer separation may have been incorrectly attached to the trailer.
Risk
If the vehicle trailer becomes detached 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 install the missing safety chain attaching hardware, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑862‑1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1163.

Recall number 20V330000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 20V330000

Is there a recall on the 2021 Forest River Avenger trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 20V330000, reported on June 8, 2020, covers about 73 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V330000?

Forest River will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will install the missing safety chain attaching hardware, free of charge. The recall began June 16, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑862‑1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1163.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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