NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Cargo Mate dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Safety Chains May Break
NHTSA #22V476000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice
Reported July 6, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 958 vehicles
Repair completion: 3.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 700-1530 · Owners notified July 18, 2022
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailers and Continental Cargo Trailers. The safety chains do not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could potentially break.
Safety consequence
Safety chain breakage can cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-254-420-0171. Forest River's number for this recall is 700-1530.
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.safercar.gov.
Trailer and Tow Vehicle May Separate
NHTSA #21V876000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported November 12, 2021 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 325 vehicles
Repair completion: 2.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 700-1438 · Owners notified November 23, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Trailer separation from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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