2023 Forest River Salem and Wildwood Travel Trailers: Brake Wiring Defect
Forest River is recalling certain 2023 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers because the brakes may be incorrectly wired, resulting in potential loss of brake function and increased crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 source reports a structural defect in the braking system of the recalled vehicles, which can result in loss of brake function and increased crash risk. However, the source text does not report any injuries, crashes, or fatalities, only the potential for harm. Per the severity rubric, this is rated High rather than Severe because injury or property damage has not been confirmed.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers because the service brakes may be incorrectly wired.
Incorrect wiring of the brakes can result in a loss of brake function. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
The recall affects approximately 37 units. Owners should contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167 (Forest River recall number 27-1632) to schedule a repair. Dealers will rewire the brakes free of charge. Owners can also 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 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD, SALEM
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Travel Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 37
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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