Forest River Recalls 2020 Recreational Trailers Due to Brake Switch Failure
Forest River is recalling 218 units of 2020 recreational trailers because a failed break-away switch may prevent brakes from engaging if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.
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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The recall involves a total of 218 vehicles.
The emergency break-away switch on these trailers may fail. If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, a failed switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, which increases the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS, WILDCAT MAXX, WILDWOOD, SALEM
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 218
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 (6)
- FREEDOM EXPRESS
- WILDCAT MAXX
- WILDWOOD
- SALEM
- VIBE
- STEALTH EVO
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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