US CARGO CARGO TRAILER (2020) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling certain 2020-2021 cargo trailers due to safety chains that may break if the trailer becomes unhitched, risking property damage or injury.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the trailer becomes unhitched from the tow-vehicle, the safety chains may break, leading to complete detachment and potential property damage, personal injury or a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2020-2021 cargo trailers because the safety chains might break if the trailer becomes unhitched, which could cause property damage or injury. Owners should contact Forest River for free replacement of the safety chains. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80153-forest-river-2020-cargo-trailers-safety-chains-may-break-if.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80153-forest-river-2020-cargo-trailers-safety-chains-may-break-if · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V317000
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“Forest River 2020 Cargo Trailers: Safety Chains May Break If Trailer Unhitches.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80153-forest-river-2020-cargo-trailers-safety-chains-may-break-if. Based on NHTSA recall #20V317000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V317000).
Why it’s dangerous
The safety chains are not strong enough for the trailer's weight rating and could break if the trailer becomes unhitched from the tow vehicle. This might cause the trailer to detach completely, leading to property damage or injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2021 Forest River Haulin, US Cargo, and US Cargo Trail N Sport cargo trailers are affected. Those who tow these trailers without proper safety chains are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020-2021 Forest River Haulin, US Cargo, or US Cargo Trail N Sport cargo trailers. The recall started June 15, 2020, and applies to trailers sold during this period.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-848-1335 to schedule a free replacement of the safety chains at a dealer or service center.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-1167.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and may break if the trailer becomes unhitched.
How can I check if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer is a 2020-2021 Forest River Haulin, US Cargo, or US Cargo Trail N Sport model, as the recall started June 15, 2020.
What should I do if my trailer is affected?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335 to arrange a free replacement of the safety chains.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V317000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 20V317000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-1167. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V317000 (May 29, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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