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NHTSA Recall 24V116000: Trailer hitches

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 408 vehicles. It affects 2015–2023 Prime Time Sanibel.

408
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (March 12)
NHTSA campaign24V116000
Manufacturer campaign49-1737
ComponentTRAILER HITCHES
Report receivedFebruary 16, 2024
Owner notificationMarch 12, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sanibel SNF3550 and 2021-2023 Sanibel SNF3902WB fifth wheels. The hitch (pin box) may not be sufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and may fail.

Safety risk

Failure of the hitch increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a properly rated hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-1737.

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 24V116000

Make and modelModel years
Prime Time Sanibel2015, 2016, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023

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.