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Forest River, Inc.: Sanibel Fifth Wheels Recalled Due to Potential Hitch Failure

Agency Publication Date: February 16, 2024
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Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 408 Sanibel fifth wheel trailers, specifically the 2015-2017 Sanibel SNF3550 and 2021-2023 Sanibel SNF3902WB models. The installed hitch (pin box) may not be strong enough to support the vehicle's maximum weight rating, which can cause the hitch to break or fail during use. Forest River is providing a free replacement of the hitch through authorized dealers to address this safety concern.

Risk

If the hitch fails while the trailer is being towed, the trailer could become unstable or detached, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your trailer is affected by checking the model and year: this recall includes 2015-2017 Sanibel SNF3550 and 2021-2023 Sanibel SNF3902WB fifth wheel trailers.
  2. Contact a Forest River dealer to schedule an appointment for a free installation of a properly rated hitch (pin box).
  3. If you have questions, contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-862-1025 and reference recall number 49-1737.
  4. Call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free hitch replacement

How to: Dealers will install a properly rated hitch (pin box) free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2015-2017 Forest River Sanibel SNF3550
Part / Model:
SNF3550
Product: 2021-2023 Forest River Sanibel SNF3902WB
Part / Model:
SNF3902WB

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V116000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Sold By: Forest River dealers
Units Affected: 408 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: March 12, 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 #: 49-1737
Agency Last Updated: August 29, 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 ยท Raw API Response