Recall 20V563000: 2018–2021 Forest River Salem, 2020 Forest River Sonoma, 2018–2021 Forest River Wildwood
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 18, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 4,397
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.
The risk
If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230.
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
- 2018 Forest River Salem
- 2019 Forest River Salem
- 2020 Forest River Salem
- 2021 Forest River Salem
- 2020 Forest River Sonoma
- 2018 Forest River Wildwood
- 2019 Forest River Wildwood
- 2020 Forest River Wildwood
- 2021 Forest River Wildwood
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V563000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 67A-1230
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 13, 2020
- Components
- Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control (Electrical System); Trailer hitches (Body & Structure)
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