Forest River (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.
Forest River – Pin Box May Separate from Vehicles Causing Crash
| Report Received Date | 04/12/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V265000 |
| Consequence Summary | Towing while in a different position can cause the upper front structure to break and the pin box to separate from the vehicleseasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will install a warning label to the hitch and rear wall of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1755. |
| Recall Code | 15-1755 |
| Potentially Affected | 100 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V265000) |
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