Recall 24V-339: 2022 Clipper Towable CWT162RBU, 2021–2024 Clipper Towable CWT182DBU and 8 more
Forest River, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 2024, covering about 2,204 vehicles.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Independence Trail, 2020-2024 Viking, and 2021-2024 Clipper travel trailers. The freshwater tank may detach from the vehicle when full or overfilled.
The risk
A detached tank can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install additional attachment straps to the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-1777.
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 www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Plumbing › Potable Water › Storage Tank |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V339000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Clipper Towable CWT162RBU | 2022 | All years |
| Clipper Towable CWT182DBU | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Clipper Towable CWT272RLS | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Independence Trail Traile NTT262BH | 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Independence Trail Traile NTT262DBS | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Viking Towable VWT162RBU | 2022 | All years |
| Viking Towable VWT182DBU | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Viking Towable VWT262BHS | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
| Viking Towable VWT26SBHSAGA | 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Viking Towable VWT272RLS | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V-339?
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Coachmen Independence Trail, 2020-2024 Viking, and 2021-2024 Clipper travel trailers. The freshwater tank may detach from the vehicle when full or overfilled.
How is recall 24V-339 fixed?
Dealers will install additional attachment straps to the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-1777.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.