Suspension: critical fastenersRecall 21V-442 · 2021 Forest River Ibex
Forest River, Inc. recall 21V-442 covers 42 2021 Forest River Ibex for a suspension: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 74% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V442000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 IBEX travel trailers. The shackle nuts may have been insufficiently tightened during production.
The risk
Loose shackle nuts can fall off the shackle bolt, causing the axle to detach and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will tighten shackle nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 77-1361.
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
74%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.