Improperly spaced landing legs may collapse
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vengeance trailers, models vgf351a13-81, vgf371a13-81, vgf383v16-81 and vgf4007v-81. the fifth-wheel landing legs may not be seated properly with enough space between the brackets which are welded to the chassis, allowing the fifth wheel to slip down the landing leg and can puncture the floor of the vehicle.
Safety Consequence
The punctured floor can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will correct the spacing of the landing leg installation to the chassis from 17 1/2" to 17 3/4". these repairs will be done free of charge. the recall began august 14, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 81-1180.
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FAQ: Recall 20V382000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V382000?
NHTSA recall 20V382000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 1, 2020. It addresses: Improperly spaced landing legs may collapse. The recall affects approximately 370 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 20V382000 or the manufacturer campaign number 81-1180. 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.