2021 Forest River Wildcat Recall: Safety chains do not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could…
NHTSA campaign 21V059000 · Equipment · filed Feb 8, 2021 · verified Sep 13, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Wildcat Travel Trailer models WCT247RXX-OR and WCT276FKX-OR. The safety chains do not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could potentially break.
The risk
Safety chain breakage could cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with correctly rated safety chains, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1189.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Wildcat | 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V059000 (manufacturer number 22-1289). Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.