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
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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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