NHTSA Recall 20V330000: Trailer hitches
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 73 vehicles. It affects 2021 Forest River Avenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V330000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-1163 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | June 8, 2020 |
| Owner notification | June 16, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V330000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Avenger | 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.