Recall 18V856000: 2019 Forest River Salem, 2019 Forest River Wildwood
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 3, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 5
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the clearance light wiring, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-0921.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V856000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 63-0921
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Dec 18, 2018
- Components
- Exterior lighting (Lighting)
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