2024 Forest River Cardinal, 2024 Forest River Wildcat Recall: Operator may utilize the rear towing hitch without locking the turning…
NHTSA campaign 24V265000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Apr 12, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Cardinal and Wildcat Fifth Wheels trailers. The operator may utilize the rear towing hitch without locking the turning point fifth wheel hitch into the "Conventional Transport" position.
The risk
Towing while in a different position can cause the upper front structure to break and the pin box to separate from the vehicles, increasing 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 warning label to the hitch and rear wall of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1755.
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 | Cardinal | 2024 |
| Forest River | Wildcat | 2024 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V265000 (manufacturer number 15-1755). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.