2021 Forest River Sierra and Sandpiper trailers recalled for loose chassis bolts
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Sierra and Sandpiper trailers whose chassis bolts were improperly tightened. The trailers could detach from their chassis, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting trailer-to-chassis connection. However, no injuries or property damage have been reported, and the hazard is theoretical. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are scored High (3).
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Sierra and Sandpiper Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers because the bolts that hold the floor to the chassis were improperly tightened during manufacturing.
Improperly tightened bolts could cause the trailer body to detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.
Approximately 18 trailers are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 9, 2021.
To remedy the issue, dealers will tighten the bolts to the chassis outriggers free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for information. Additional details are available at www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2021 FOREST RIVER SIERRA
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Hazard
- structural-defect
- detachment-risk
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 18
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)
- SIERRA
- SANDPIPER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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