Recall 21V745000: 2021–2022 Forest River Salem, 2021–2022 Forest River Wildwood
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 24, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 61
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel trailers. The Federal Placard lists a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) that exceeds the load carrying capacity of the pin box, which could result in an overloaded pin box.
The risk
An overloaded pin box can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1423.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V745000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 69-1423
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 8, 2021
- Components
- Equipment:other:labels (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