NHTSA recall campaign

16V682000

Trailer Hitches

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2Affected configurations shown45Potential units affected51.1%Latest completion context
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Report receivedSep 9, 2017
Investigations linked0
Indexed communications sampled0
What can happen

Safety consequence

The drawbars can fracture and fail during operation, potentially resulting in a loss of control or the trailer detaching from the tow vehicle. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

What fixes it

Official remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drawbars, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-9216. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-09142016-0244.

Recall lifecycle

Repair completion history

Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.

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Affected vehicles

Vehicle configurations connected to 16V682000

Owner action

Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.

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