NHTSA Recall 24V531000: Trailer hitches
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Forest River Cherokee.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V531000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-1803 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | July 12, 2024 |
| Owner notification | August 2, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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.
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 24V531000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Cherokee | 2025 |
| Forest River Puma | 2024 |
| Forest River Salem | 2024 |
| Forest River Wildwood | 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.