2024 Forest River Cardinal and Forest River Wildcat recall: fifth wheel assembly
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 12, 2024. It covers about 100 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 100
- reported
- Apr 12, 2024
- owners notified
- May 6, 2024
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 24V265000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 24V265000
Is there a recall on the 2024 Forest River Cardinal and Forest River Wildcat fifth wheel assembly?
Yes. Recall 24V265000, reported on April 12, 2024, covers about 100 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 24V265000?
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.
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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