Recall 18V436000: 2016–2019 Forest River Salem, 2016–2018 Forest River Wildwood
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 27, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 326
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.
The risk
The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a replacement outside shower, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0762.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Forest River Salem
- 2017 Forest River Salem
- 2018 Forest River Salem
- 2019 Forest River Salem
- 2016 Forest River Wildwood
- 2017 Forest River Wildwood
- 2018 Forest River Wildwood
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V436000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 44-0762
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jul 24, 2018
- Components
- Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology