2015–2023 Prime Time Sanibel Recall: Hitch (pin box) may not be sufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating…
NHTSA campaign 24V116000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Feb 16, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sanibel SNF3550 and 2021-2023 Sanibel SNF3902WB fifth wheels. The hitch (pin box) may not be sufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and may fail.
The risk
Failure of the hitch increases the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will install a properly rated hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-1737.
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
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V116000 (manufacturer number 49-1737). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.