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2021 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Continental Cargo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2021 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer, describing incidents dated March 26, 2021.

Most-cited components

  • Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11413038 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 CONTINENTAL CARGO TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STANDSTILL RIGHT AND LEFT TIRE WAS LOW (ONLY 2 TIRES ON THE SINGLE AXEL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING FENDER BOLTS AND TIRES TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED…

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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 November 3, 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 November 3, 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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