Forest River Recalls 2017 Salem and Wildwood Trailers for Labeling Errors
Forest River is recalling 92 model year 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers because the Federal Placard Label and VIN incorrectly state the vehicles have two axles instead of one.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the incorrect labeling could lead to vehicle overload and an increased risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The affected units are model SMT186RB manufactured between October 13, 2016, and October 21, 2016, and model WDT186RB manufactured between October 7, 2016, and October 21, 2016. A total of 92 vehicles are affected by this recall.
The Federal Placard Label and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on these trailers incorrectly state that the vehicle has two axles, while the vehicles are actually equipped with only one axle. Consequently, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
If an owner follows the incorrect information on the Federal Placard Label, they may overload the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Forest River will notify owners and provide a corrected Certificate of Origin, Federal Placard, and VIN plate for each trailer free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-1251 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER SALEM, WILDWOOD
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 92
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- SALEM
- WILDWOOD
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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