Underrated safety chains may break
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 haulin, us cargo, and us cargo trail n sport cargo trailers. the safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and may break if the trailer comes unhitched.
Safety Consequence
If the trailer becomes unhitched from the tow-vehicle, the safety chains may break, leading to complete detachment and potential property damage, personal injury or a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains, free of charge. the recall began june 15, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-848-1335. forest river's number for this recall is 24-1167.
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FAQ: Recall 20V317000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V317000?
NHTSA recall 20V317000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on May 29, 2020. It addresses: Underrated safety chains may break. The recall affects approximately 122 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 20V317000 or the manufacturer campaign number 24-1167. 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.