Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 Viking and Clipper travel trailers
— Recall Campaign #24V722000
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 Viking and Clipper travel trailers. The side marker lights may not reflect light as intended, which can make it difficult for other drivers to see the trailer. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 331 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V722000
| Manufacturer: | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 27, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V722000 |
| Units affected: | 331 |
- Description:
- Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 Viking and Clipper travel trailers. The side marker lights may not reflect light as intended, which can make it difficult for other drivers to see the trailer. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequeces:
- Insufficiently reflective side marker lights can reduce the trailer's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will install reflector stickers to the lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2024. Owners may call Forest River Customer Service at 269-467-6604. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-1845.
- 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.