Safety Recall NHTSA · 24V531000 Reported July 12, 2024

Hitch may fail

Q: What is recall 24V531000?

NHTSA recall 24V531000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 12, 2024. It addresses: Hitch may fail. The recall affects approximately 17 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Forest River, Inc. · N/A · 17 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

24V531000

Manufacturer Campaign

51-1803

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 12, 2024

Completion Rate

64.71

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2024 salem, puma, wildwood, and 2025 cherokee travel trailers equipped with certain pacific rim brand couplers. the couplers have an incorrect load rating of 14,000 pounds and may be overloaded, causing the hitch to fail.

Safety Consequence

Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the date code of the hitch coupler and replace it if necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 2, 2024. owners may contact forest river customer service at salem & wildwood (574) 534-3167, puma (574) 642-0588 or cherokee (260) 499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1803.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 24V531000 or campaign 51-1803.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 24V531000

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

What is recall 24V531000?

NHTSA recall 24V531000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 12, 2024. It addresses: Hitch may fail. The recall affects approximately 17 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 24V531000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-1803. 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.