Forest River, Inc. is recalling 17 travel trailers, including certain 2024 Salem, Puma, and Wildwood models and 2025 Cherokee models. These vehicles are equipped with Pacific Rim brand couplers that have an incorrect load rating of 14,000 pounds. This rating error means the hitch may be overloaded during normal use, which can lead to a mechanical failure of the hitch. No incidents or injuries have been reported at this time. Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch coupler for free if necessary.
The hitch coupler can fail if it is subjected to loads it was not designed to handle due to the incorrect rating. If the hitch fails while the trailer is being towed, it can cause the trailer to detach from the towing vehicle, significantly increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free inspection and replacement of the hitch coupler.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response