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NHTSA Recall 24V721000: Carrier/rack (equipment)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 331 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Clipper Camping Trailer.

331
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2024
owners notified (October 9)
NHTSA campaign24V721000
Manufacturer campaign121-1844
ComponentEQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › CARRIER/RACK
Report receivedSeptember 27, 2024
Owner notificationOctober 9, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Viking and Clipper travel trailers. The roof rack hardware may not have been properly tightened, allowing the rack to detach from the roof.

Safety risk

A detached roof rack can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten roof rack hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2024. Owners may call Forest River Customer Service at 269-467-6604. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-1844.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V721000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Clipper Camping Trailer2024, 2025
Viking Travel Trailers Viking2024, 2025

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.