2021 Forest River Ibex Recall: Shackle nuts may have been insufficiently tightened during production
NHTSA campaign 21V442000 · Suspension · filed Jun 11, 2021 · verified Sep 13, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 IBEX travel trailers. The shackle nuts may have been insufficiently tightened during production.
The risk
Loose shackle nuts can fall off the shackle bolt, causing the axle to detach and increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will tighten shackle nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 77-1361.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Ibex | 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V442000 (manufacturer number 77-1361). Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.