Forest River Recalls 2019-2020 Arctic Wolf and Flagstaff Trailers for Bolt Defect
Forest River is recalling 2019-2020 Arctic Wolf and Flagstaff trailers because incorrect pin box bolts may allow the hitch to rotate, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (incorrect hitch bolts) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Flagstaff and Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers equipped with MORyde Orbital or You Turn Rubber Pin Box Wedge Kits. The recall involves 1,809 units where the pin boxes may have been equipped with bolts that are 1-3/4 inches in length instead of the required 2-inch bolts.
The use of incorrect bolts may allow the rotating pin box to rotate in two places, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.
The recall began on August 27, 2019. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact MORyde customer service at 1-574-293-1581 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8954 (Flagstaff) or 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1065.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF, ARCTIC WOLF
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
- Affected units
- 1,809
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- FLAGSTAFF
- ARCTIC WOLF
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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