Recall 24V339 covers 2,204 2020-2024 Viking Towable travel trailers for freshwater tanks that can detach when full. Repair is free at any franchised Viking Towable dealer.
Viking Towable is recalling 2,204 2020-2024 travel trailers, including VWT182DBU and VWT262BHS models, because the freshwater tank can detach when full or overfilled. A detached tank can become a road hazard and increase crash risk, and Viking Towable dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The fresh water tank on affected 2020-2024 Viking Towable travel trailers stores potable water for the trailer's plumbing system. It supplies fresh water to fixtures when the trailer is parked or in use, and it has to stay secured to the frame while carrying the weight of the water inside.
In this recall, the tank can dislodge from the trailer and fall to the ground when it is full or overfilled. The repair adds nylon weave strapping in four places, which gives the tank additional support and helps hold it in position under load.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not have a dashboard alert or clear plumbing symptom that proves the tank is about to detach.
Who's affected?
Spans 10 towable trailer models across 2020-2024. All use the same fresh water storage tank.
| 2023 Viking Towable VWT182DBU | Storage tank |
|---|---|
| 2022 Viking Towable VWT262BHS | Storage tank |
| 2020 Viking Towable VWT26SBHSAGA | Storage tank |
| 2024 Viking Towable VWT272RLS | Storage tank |
| 2023 Clipper Towable CWT182DBU | Storage tank |
| 2021 Independence Trail Traile NTT262BH | Storage tank |
| 2022 Clipper Towable CWT272RLS | Storage tank |
| 2024 Clipper Towable CWT272RLS | Storage tank |
| 2020 Independence Trail Traile NTT262BH | Storage tank |
| 2021 Independence Trail Traile NTT262DBS | Storage tank |
| 2022 Viking Towable VWT182DBU | Storage tank |
| 2021 Viking Towable VWT182DBU | Storage tank |
| 2024 Viking Towable VWT262BHS | Storage tank |
| 2023 Viking Towable VWT262BHS | Storage tank |
| 2021 Viking Towable VWT262BHS | Storage tank |
| 2020 Viking Towable VWT262BHS | Storage tank |
| 2021 Viking Towable VWT26SBHSAGA | Storage tank |
| 2023 Viking Towable VWT272RLS | Storage tank |
| 2022 Viking Towable VWT272RLS | Storage tank |
| 2024 Clipper Towable CWT182DBU | Storage tank |
| 2022 Clipper Towable CWT182DBU | Storage tank |
| 2021 Clipper Towable CWT182DBU | Storage tank |
| 2023 Clipper Towable CWT272RLS | Storage tank |
| 2022 Clipper Towable CWT162RBU | Storage tank |
| 2021 Clipper Towable CWT272RLS | Storage tank |
| 2021 Viking Towable VWT272RLS | Storage tank |
| 2023 Independence Trail Traile NTT262DBS | Storage tank |
| 2022 Independence Trail Traile NTT262DBS | Storage tank |
| 2020 Independence Trail Traile NTT262DBS | Storage tank |
| 2022 Viking Towable VWT162RBU | Storage tank |
| 2024 Viking Towable VWT182DBU | Storage tank |
| Units affected | 2,204 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A tank that detaches while the trailer is moving can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the repair promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Viking Towable dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2024 Viking Towable VWT182DBU, VWT262BHS, VWT26SBHSAGA, VWT272RLS, CWT182DBU, NTT262BH, CWT272RLS, NTT262DBS, CWT162RBU, or VWT162RBU travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Viking Towable dealer to schedule the free freshwater-tank strap installation that secures the tank so it does not detach when full or overfilled.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 24V339 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer with a full or overfilled freshwater tank until the repair is complete.
- Call Viking Towable customer service at 1-574-825-6319 with questions about the dealer repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Viking Towable technician installs additional attachment straps to secure the freshwater tank, so it is better held when full or overfilled. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Viking Towable used its general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign, so documented out-of-pocket repairs tied to this tank attachment issue can be submitted through the manufacturer's standard reimbursement process. Bring repair paperwork and receipts to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 15, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 11, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 24, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| June 24, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 24, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V339?
Recall 24V339 covers 2,204 2020-2024 Viking Towable travel trailers with a freshwater tank that can detach when full or overfilled. A detached tank can become a road hazard and increase crash risk. Dealers will install additional tank attachment straps for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2024 Viking Towable VWT182DBU, VWT262BHS, VWT26SBHSAGA, VWT272RLS, CWT182DBU, NTT262BH, CWT272RLS, NTT262DBS, CWT162RBU, or VWT162RBU is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 24V339. If it is, contact a dealer to schedule installation of the added freshwater tank attachment straps. Reference recall number 24V339 and Forest River recall number 121-1777 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 24V339, dealers will install additional attachment straps to secure the freshwater tank free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a freshwater tank separating from the trailer when the tank is full or overfilled. If the tank detaches on the road, it can become a hazard for other drivers and increase crash risk. The repair adds attachment straps to secure the tank.
When were owners notified about recall 24V339?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on June 11, 2024. If you own an affected 2020-2024 Viking Towable travel trailer and never received a letter, check your VIN and ask the dealer to look up recall 24V339 before scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V339000 |
|---|---|
| Viking Towable customer service | 1-574-825-6319 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V339 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V339000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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