Forest River operator may utilize the rear towing hitch without locking the turning point fifth wheel hitch into the "Conventional Transport" position.
The short version
Forest River, Inc. reported a problem with the trailer hitches fifth wheel assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
The operator may utilize the rear towing hitch without locking the turning point fifth wheel hitch into the "Conventional Transport" position.
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.
Take it to a dealer — they will install a warning label to the hitch and rear wall of the vehicle, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-265.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Forest River Wildcat |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
Not affiliated
MyAutoRecalls is not affiliated with Forest River, Inc. or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.