2020 Forest River Independence problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Forest River Independence.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment, Tires #20V075000 · 2020 · 4,464 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2020 surveyor, no bo, cherokee, r. pod, clipper, viking, independence, puma and east to west trailers. the spare tire carrier u-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace u-bolts, free of charge. the recall began march 20, 2020. owners may contact surveyor, no bo, r. and pod customer service at 1-574-642-3119, independence, viking, and clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600, puma customer service at -574-642-0606, east and west customer service at 1-574-264-6664 or cherokee customer service at 1-877-42
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Forest River Independence have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2020 Independence. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2020 Forest River Independence problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.