NHTSA Recall 24V339000: Storage tank (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,204 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Clipper Towable CWT162RBU.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V339000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 121-1777 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › PLUMBING › POTABLE WATER › STORAGE TANK |
| Report received | May 15, 2024 |
| Owner notification | June 11, 2024 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Independence Trail, 2020-2024 Viking, and 2021-2024 Clipper travel trailers. The freshwater tank may detach from the vehicle when full or overfilled.
Safety risk
A detached tank can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install additional attachment straps to the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-1777.
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 24V339000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Clipper Towable CWT162RBU | 2022 |
| Clipper Towable CWT182DBU | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Clipper Towable CWT272RLS | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Independence Trail Traile NTT262BH | 2020, 2021 |
| Independence Trail Traile NTT262DBS | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Viking Towable VWT162RBU | 2022 |
| Viking Towable VWT182DBU | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Viking Towable VWT262BHS | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Viking Towable VWT26SBHSAGA | 2020, 2021 |
| Viking Towable VWT272RLS | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
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.