The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V621000·Announced 2021-08-09

Travel Trailers Recalled for Fresh Water Tank Securement Defect

Forest River is recalling certain 2019-2021 travel trailers because the fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the frame. A detached tank could increase crash risk.

What this means for you

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 addresses a structural vehicle defect in which the fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the frame. While such a defect poses a potential crash risk, no illnesses, injuries, or actual incidents are reported in the source.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers, as well as 2020-2021 Stealth EVO models. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.

A fresh water tank that is not properly secured could detach from the frame during operation, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Forest River notified owners by mail on August 23, 2021. Owners of affected trailers should contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Dealers will properly secure the holding tank at no charge. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2019 FOREST RIVER SALEM
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational vehicle / Travel trailer
Hazard
  • unsecured-tank
  • crash-risk
Affected units
336

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 (3)

  • SALEM
  • WILDWOOD
  • STEALTH EVO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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