The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V428000·Announced 2018-06-25

Forest River Recalls 2019 Wildwood and Salem Trailers for Wiring Defect

Forest River is recalling 2019 Wildwood and Salem trailers because a wiring defect may prevent brakes from engaging if the trailer detaches.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the failure of the break-away safety switch could prevent braking during a separation, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the break-away safety switch may have been improperly wired. This issue means the switch is not connected to a constant power source, which could prevent the trailer brakes from automatically applying if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.

If the trailer brakes do not engage during a separation event, the risk of a crash increases. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018.

Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-0764. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD, SALEM
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
110

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)

  • WILDWOOD
  • SALEM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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