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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

Forest River, Inc.: Travel Trailers Recalled Due to Risk of Freshwater Tank Detaching

Agency Publication Date: May 15, 2024
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Summary

Forest River is recalling approximately 2,204 travel trailers, including 2020-2023 Coachmen Independence Trail, 2020-2024 Viking, and 2021-2024 Clipper models. The freshwater tanks on these vehicles may detach from the frame when they are full or overfilled. Owners should contact a Forest River dealer to have additional attachment straps installed on the tank free of charge.

Risk

If the freshwater tank detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it becomes a major road hazard for other drivers, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your travel trailer is affected: this recall includes 2020-2023 Coachmen Independence Trail, 2020-2024 Viking, and 2021-2024 Clipper models.
  2. Contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319 to confirm if your specific unit is part of this recall (Reference Forest River recall number 121-1777).
  3. Schedule an appointment with an authorized Forest River dealer to have additional tank attachment straps installed at no cost to you.
  4. If you have further questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Installation of additional tank attachment straps

How to: Contact an authorized dealer to have the repair performed free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2020-2023 Forest River Coachmen Independence Trail
Product: 2020-2024 Forest River Viking
Product: 2021-2024 Forest River Clipper

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V339000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Sold By: Forest River Dealers
Units Affected: 2,204 vehicles(2204% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: June 11, 2024
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 121-1777
Agency Last Updated: February 13, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response