StructureRecall 21V-236 · Forest River vehicles

Forest River, Inc. recall 21V-236 covers 211 Forest River vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on April 5, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.

50%
Vehicles repaired105 of 211 · 2023 Q4
Vehicles affected2112 models
ReportedApr 5, 2021Owners notified May 7, 2021
Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V236000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff fifth wheels recreational vehicles. The pin box may be under-rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle.

The risk

The underrated pin-box may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the pin box, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1319.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

50%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2021 Q22023 Q4