NHTSA Recall 21V442000: Critical fasteners (suspension)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 42 vehicles. It affects 2021 Forest River Ibex.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V442000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 77-1361 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | June 11, 2021 |
| Owner notification | June 24, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 IBEX travel trailers. The shackle nuts may have been insufficiently tightened during production.
Safety risk
Loose shackle nuts can fall off the shackle bolt, causing the axle to detach and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten shackle nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 77-1361.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V442000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Ibex | 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.