The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V876000·Announced 2021-11-12

2021-2022 Continental Cargo and Cargo Mate Trailers: Welding Defect in Coupler

Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Continental and Cargo Mate cargo trailers due to an improperly welded coupler. The defect may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly welded coupler) that can cause trailer separation. According to the NHTSA severity rubric, structural vehicle defects are classified as Severe (score 4).

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Continental Cargo and Cargo Mate cargo trailers. The recall concerns the trailer coupler, which was improperly welded during manufacturing.

An improperly welded coupler can fail, causing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle. Trailer separation significantly increases the risk of a crash and potential injury to the driver, passengers, and other road users.

The recall affects approximately 325 cargo trailers. Owners should not use the trailer until it has been inspected and repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 23, 2021. Owners can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-254-420-0171 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
CARGO MATE, CONTINENTAL CARGO CARGO TRAILER
Brand
CARGO MATE
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer hitch
Hazard
Affected units
325

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)

  • CARGO TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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