The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V586000·Announced 2026-09-10

Forest River Recalls 2027 Travel Trailers Due to Griddle Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling 2027 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers because the exterior griddle may be stowed while connected to the gas line, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (griddle/gas line) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2027 Salem and Wildwood 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 remedy for this issue is currently under development.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 06-2095.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER SALEM, WILDWOOD
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
60

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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