Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V330000 Reported June 8, 2020

Safety chains may have incorrect hardware

Forest River, Inc. · N/A · 73 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V330000
Manufacturer Campaign
51-1163
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
73
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 8, 2020
Completion Rate
42.47

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 prime time avenger travel trailers. the safety chains that help prevent a total trailer separation may have been incorrectly attached to the trailer.

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle trailer becomes detached 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 install the missing safety chain attaching hardware, free of charge. the recall began june 16, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-1025. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1163.

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 20V330000 or campaign 51-1163.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V330000

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

What is recall 20V330000?

NHTSA recall 20V330000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 8, 2020. It addresses: Safety chains may have incorrect hardware. The recall affects approximately 73 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 20V330000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-1163. 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.