2024 Forest River Cardinal | 2024 Forest River Wildcat — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Published April 12, 2024 · Recall initiated: April 12, 2024
Summary
NHTSA records recall 24V265000, published April 12, 2024. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2024 Forest River Cardinal | 2024 Forest River Wildcat — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- CARDINAL
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2024 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL | 2024 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2024 Forest River Cardinal | 2024 Forest River Wildcat — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 24V265000 on April 12, 2024. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: CARDINAL.