Recall 22V729000: 2021–2022 Forest River Ozark, 2021–2022 Forest River Salem, 2021–2022 Forest River Wildwood
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 30, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 5,168
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem, Wildwood, and Ozark travel trailers. The fresh water tank may dislodge from the vehicle and fall to the ground when full or overfilled.
The risk
A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the fresh water tank for straps. and install straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact at Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1559.
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
- 2021 Forest River Ozark
- 2022 Forest River Ozark
- 2021 Forest River Salem
- 2022 Forest River Salem
- 2021 Forest River Wildwood
- 2022 Forest River Wildwood
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V729000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 72-1559
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Nov 2, 2022
- Components
- Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:plumbing:potable water:storage tank (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