2023 FOREST RIVER NO BOUNDARIES Structurebody Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2023 FOREST RIVER NO BOUNDARIES
1 structurebody complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 FOREST RIVER NO BOUNDARIES. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Two of the cargo tie-down D-rings bent when traveling with my UTV (2015 Kawasaki TeryX4 LE) in this toy hauler trailer. Upon investigation it appears the D-rings are not rated sufficiently to safely secure the rated trailer cargo capacity. The trailer is rated for a cargo capacity of 2,750 lbs (GVWR and dry weight stickers attached). My UTV weighs 1,880 lbs as equipped. The D-rings have a working load limit (WWL) of 265 lbs. each. The UTV was secured with four rachet straps on four separate trailer D-rings. Each rachet strap has a WWL of 800 lbs. My understanding is that DOT regulations require that cargo tie-downs have a WWL of at least 50% of the cargo weight capacity. For this trailer each tie-down D-ring should have a WWL of 1,375 lbs. The trailer manufacturer (Forest River) claims the D-rings are correctly rated for this trailer but has not been...