Recall 26V439000: 2026–2027 Forest River Salem, 2026–2027 Forest River Wildwood
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 8, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 18
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
The risk
Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall 04-2075.
Affected vehicles
- 2026 Forest River Salem
- 2027 Forest River Salem
- 2026 Forest River Wildwood
- 2027 Forest River Wildwood
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V439000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04-2075
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jul 22, 2026
- 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