Vehicle recall 21V876000 · November 12, 2021
Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer and Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer
The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Continental and Cargo Mate Cargo trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
- Consequence
- Trailer separation from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-254-420-0171. Forest River's number for this recall is 700-1438.
- 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V876000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 12, 2021
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 700-1438
- Owner notification
- November 23, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 325
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
Has your Cargo Mate been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Cargo Mate dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.