2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 2020-05-22
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 surveyor travel trailers, model svt296qble. The safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and may break in the event of the trailer coming unhitched.
Consequence
If the vehicle trailer becomes detached from the tow-vehicle, the safety chains may break, leading to complete detachment and potential property damage, personal injury or a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains, free of charge. The recall began june 8, 2020. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest river's number for this recall is 37-1170.
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2020-05-22
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 surveyor travel trailers, model svt296qble. The safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and may break in the event of the trailer coming unhitched.
Consequence
If the vehicle trailer becomes detached from the tow-vehicle, the safety chains may break, leading to complete detachment and potential property damage, personal injury or a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains, free of charge. The recall began june 8, 2020. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest river's number for this recall is 37-1170.
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.