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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 19V570📅 Aug 5, 2019

2019–2020 Forest River Arctic Wolf & 2019–2020 Forest River Flagstaff recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Flagstaff and Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers equipped with MORyde Orbital or You Turn Rubber Pin Box Wedge Kits. The pin boxes may have been equipped with bolts 1-3/4" in length when they should be equipped with 2" long bolts.

💥 The risk

The incorrect bolts may allow the rotating pin box to rotate in two places, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact MORyde customer service at 1-574-293-1581 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8954 (Flagstaff) or 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1065.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
19V570000
Manufacturer recall #
51-1065
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,809
Component
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 27, 2019
Built
Mar 16, 2019 – Aug 1, 2019
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V570 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V570?

2019–2020 Forest River Arctic Wolf & 2019–2020 Forest River Flagstaff. 1,809 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Forest River dealer to book the free repair.