Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 19V844000 · announced November 25, 2019 · filed by Forest River, Inc. · 328 units affected

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Cascade and Cherokee travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle exceeds the GVWR of the trailer hitch coupler, potentially resulting in the coupler failing and the trailer detaching.

The risk

A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the coupler, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-1114.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2018 Forest River Cascade
• 2019 Forest River Cascade
• 2020 Forest River Cascade
• 2018 Forest River Cherokee
• 2019 Forest River Cherokee
• 2020 Forest River Cherokee

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.