The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V442000·Announced 2021-11-06

2021 Forest River IBEX trailers recalled for insufficient suspension fastener tightening

Forest River is recalling certain 2021 IBEX travel trailers because shackle nuts may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing. Loose fasteners could fall off and cause axle detachment.

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 suspension defect affecting critical fasteners. No crashes, injuries, or property damage have been reported. The hazard is real but theoretical, capping the score at High per the rubric for unconfirmed risks.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 IBEX travel trailers. The shackle nuts fastening the suspension may have been insufficiently tightened during production.

If shackle nuts are not properly tightened, they may fall off the shackle bolt, potentially causing the axle to detach. An axle detachment significantly increases the risk of a crash.

Forest River has mailed owner notification letters dated June 24, 2021. The recall remedy involves dealers tightening the shackle nuts at no cost to owners. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 to schedule service. Additional information is available through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2021 FOREST RIVER IBEX
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
  • suspension-defect
  • axle-detachment
  • crash-risk
Affected units
42

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 (1)

  • IBEX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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