Safety chains could break
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 wildcat travel trailer models wct247rxx-or and wct276fkx-or. the safety chains do not meet the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and could potentially break.
Safety Consequence
Safety chain breakage could cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with correctly rated safety chains, free of charge. The recall began february 22, 2021. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-503-831-5410. forest river's number for this recall is 22-1189.
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FAQ: Recall 21V059000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 21V059000?
NHTSA recall 21V059000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on February 8, 2021. It addresses: Safety chains could break. The recall affects approximately 53 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 21V059000 or the manufacturer campaign number 22-1289. 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.