Pin box may separate from vehicles causing crash
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2024 cardinal and wildcat fifth wheels trailers. the operator may utilize the rear towing hitch without locking the turning point fifth wheel hitch into the "conventional transport" position.
Safety Consequence
Towing while in a different position can cause the upper front structure to break and the pin box to separate from the vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a warning label to the hitch and rear wall of the vehicle, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 6, 2024. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-296-7700. forest river's number for this recall is 15-1755.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Trailer Hitches.
FAQ: Recall 24V265000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 24V265000?
NHTSA recall 24V265000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 12, 2024. It addresses: Pin box may separate from vehicles causing crash. The recall affects approximately 100 vehicles, with the defect involving the Trailer Hitches component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24V265000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15-1755. 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.