Forest River recalls 2021 IBEX travel trailers with loose shackle nuts that could detach the axle, increasing crash risk. Owners must have dealers tighten nuts free of charge.
“Forest River 2021 IBEX Travel Trailers: Loose Shackle Nuts Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80399-forest-river-2021-ibex-travel-trailers-loose-shackle-nuts-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V442000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V442000).
Forest River, Inc. recalled certain 2021 IBEX travel trailers on Nov. 6, 2021, after loose shackle nuts could cause the axle to detach, increasing crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Dealers will tighten the nuts free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Forest River IBEX, 2021
What to do
Dealers will tighten shackle nuts, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 77-1361.
The hazard
Loose shackle nuts can fall off the shackle bolt, causing the axle to detach and increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Forest River, Inc. has 411 other recalls on record since 2009-09-30. Other recent recalls include the Forest River Cedar Creek Trailer Recall regarding fire risk from wiring (2026-10-16) and the Forest River 2026 Forester Recall concerning incorrect tire inflation risk (2026-10-05). Similar recent recalls of other brands include the Alliance 2025-2027 Paradigm RVs suspension bolt detachment risk (2026-05-26), the Keystone 2024-2026 Montana loose shock bolts risk (2026-05-18), and the Brinkley RV 2025 Model Z broken bolts risk (2026-05-22).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021 Forest River IBEX travel trailers. The recall was issued for specific models produced with potential shackle nut tightening issues.
Brand
Forest River
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Free Tightening
Dealers will tighten shackle nuts at no cost to owners of affected 2021 IBEX travel trailers.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will tighten shackle nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 77-1361.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
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 21V442000 — Forest River 2021 IBEX Travel Trailers: Loose Shackle Nuts Risk Crash
Hello,
I own a Forest River 2021 IBEX Travel Trailers: Loose Shackle Nuts Risk Crash that is covered by recall 21V442000 from Forest River.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will tighten shackle nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 77-1361.
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.
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.
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