Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 21V-378 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 21V-378 covers 18 Forest River vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V378000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Sierra and Sandpiper Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers. The bolts that hold the floor to the chassis were improperly tightened.
The risk
Improperly tightened bolts could cause the trailer body to detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the bolts to the chassis outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-1347.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.