Spare tire carrier u-bolts may fail
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2020 surveyor, no bo, cherokee, r. Pod, clipper, viking, independence, puma and east to west trailers. the spare tire carrier u-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.
Safety Consequence
If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace u-bolts, free of charge. the recall began march 20, 2020. owners may contact surveyor, no bo, r. And pod customer service at 1-574-642-3119, independence, viking, and clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600, puma customer service at -574-642-0606, east and west customer service at 1-574-264-6664 or cherokee customer service at 1-877-426-5337. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1133.
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FAQ: Recall 20V075000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V075000?
NHTSA recall 20V075000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on February 12, 2020. It addresses: Spare tire carrier u-bolts may fail. The recall affects approximately 4,464 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V075000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-1133. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.