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Cargo Mate recall 700-1438

Cargo Mate calls it 700-1438. NHTSA filed it as campaign 21V876000 on Nov 12, 2021: equipment on the 2021–2022 Cargo Mate and Continental Cargo, 325 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
21V8760002021–2022 Cargo Mate and Continental CargoEquipmentNov 12, 2021325high
Problem 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. Risk Trailer separation from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 21V876000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 700-1438 is the number Cargo Mate assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 21V876000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 700-1438 the same recall as 21V876000?

Yes. 700-1438 is Cargo Mate’s own number for it; 21V876000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 700-1438 cover?

2021–2022 Cargo Mate and Continental Cargo, 325 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 700-1438 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.