6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
Posted on: 2022-12-13
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 salem, stealth evo, and wildwood travel trailers. The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt.
Consequence
Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a 20-amp mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 23, 2023. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest river's number for this recall is 22-1580.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2023-04-24
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 salem and wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.
Consequence
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest river's number for this recall is 27-1632.
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.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2023-04-24
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 salem and wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.
Consequence
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest river's number for this recall is 27-1632.
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.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2023-04-24
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 salem and wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.
Consequence
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest river's number for this recall is 27-1632.
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.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2023-04-24
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 salem and wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.
Consequence
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest river's number for this recall is 27-1632.
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.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2024-02-02
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023-2024 salem and wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The federal placard may have incorrect tire size information. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims - other than passenger cars.
Consequence
Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will mail new federal placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 13, 2024. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest river's number for this recall is 69-1731.
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.