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HighNHTSA·22V920000·Announced 2023-01-12

2023 Forest River Travel Trailers Recalled for Refrigerator Wiring Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling certain 2023 Wildwood, Salem, and Stealth EVO travel trailers. The 8-gauge refrigerator wire lacks over-current protection, creating a fire risk from melted wiring.

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 defect poses a clear fire risk from electrical malfunction in a residential vehicle. No injuries or deaths have been reported. This qualifies as a high-risk product hazard without reported harm, consistent with a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Wildwood, Salem, and Stealth EVO travel trailers due to a potential electrical hazard. The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-volt refrigerator may lack adequate over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt during operation.

If the wire melts, it can create an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. This defect affects an estimated 262 units.

Owners should contact their dealer immediately to have a 20-amp mini-breaker installed at no charge. Alternatively, owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2023 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
  • fire
  • electrical-short
Affected units
262

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)

  • WILDWOOD
  • STEALTH EVO
  • SALEM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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