Forest River Recalls 2026 Wildwood and Salem Travel Trailers for Fire Risk
Forest River is recalling 2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers because the exterior griddle may be stowed while connected to the LP gas line, increasing fire 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 involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to the LP gas line.
A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and install a locking mechanism as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles are currently in manufacturer control, so no owner letters are needed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-1992.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER SALEM, WILDWOOD
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Travel Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 38
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)
- SALEM
- WILDWOOD
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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