Recall
Forest River Cardinal — 24V265000
NHTSA ID
24V265000
Make
Forest River
Model
Cardinal
Years Affected
2024
Recall Date
2024-04-12
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
100
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
15-1755
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Cardinal and Wildcat Fifth Wheels trailers. The operator may utilize the rear towing hitch without locking the turning point fifth wheel hitch into the "Conventional Transport" position.
Consequence
Towing while in a different position can cause the upper front structure to break and the pin box to separate from the vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a warning label to the hitch and rear wall of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1755.