Forest River is recalling 2021 Continental and Cargo Mate cargo trailers due to a coupler weld issue that may cause trailer separation from the tow vehicle.
Trailer separation from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Continental and Cargo Mate cargo trailers because the trailer coupler was improperly welded, which could cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle during use. This separation risk increases crash likelihood and could lead to serious injury.
The coupler was improperly welded during manufacturing, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle. This separation can increase the risk of a crash, potentially leading to serious injury.
Owners of 2021 Continental and Cargo Mate cargo trailers are affected. Those who tow these trailers with their vehicles are most at risk.
Check for 2021 Continental or Cargo Mate cargo trailers. The recall covers models sold from the manufacturer's production start date through November 2021.
Call Forest River Customer Service at 1-254-420-0171 to schedule a free coupler inspection and replacement.
Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler at no cost if necessary.
Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-254-420-0171. Forest River's number for this recall is 700-1438.
The coupler was improperly welded during manufacturing, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Check if your trailer is a 2021 Continental or Cargo Mate cargo model. The recall covers trailers sold from the manufacturer's production start through November 2021.
Contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-254-420-0171 to schedule a free coupler inspection and replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V876000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 21V876000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-254-420-0171. Forest River's number for this recall is 700-1438. 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.
