Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V119000 Reported February 28, 2020

Tire may contact wheel well

Forest River, Inc. · N/A · 38 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V119000
Manufacturer Campaign
53-1144
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
38
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 28, 2020
Completion Rate
44.74

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain shasta sst240th and sst260th trailers. The tires may have insufficient clearance inside the wheel well allowing the tire to contact the inside of the wheel well, possibly resulting in tire failure.

Safety Consequence

Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers with ones that are 2 inches taller and replace any tiresthat has evidence of damage, free of charge. the recall began march 25, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-821-1311. forest river's number for this recall is 53-1144.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V119000 or campaign 53-1144.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V119000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V119000?

NHTSA recall 20V119000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on February 28, 2020. It addresses: Tire may contact wheel well. The recall affects approximately 38 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V119000 or the manufacturer campaign number 53-1144. 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.