The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V317000·Announced 2020-05-29

Forest River Recalls 2020-2021 Cargo Trailers Due to Safety Chain Defect

Forest River is recalling 2020-2021 US Cargo, Haulin', and Trail & Sport cargo trailers because safety chains may break if the trailer becomes unhitched.

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 (safety chains) that may lead to complete detachment, personal injury, or a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2021 Haulin', US Cargo, and US Cargo Trail & Sport cargo trailers. The safety chains on these trailers are insufficient for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and may break if the trailer comes unhitched from the tow vehicle.

If the trailer becomes unhitched, the failure of the safety chains could lead to complete detachment, resulting in potential property damage, personal injury, or a crash. The recall covers 122 affected units.

Forest River will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
US CARGO, HAULIN' CARGO TRAILER, TRAIL & SPORT
Brand
US CARGO
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Cargo Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
122

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)

  • CARGO TRAILER
  • TRAIL & SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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