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NHTSA recall 20V049000 · announced January 29, 2020 · filed by Forest River, Inc. · 218 units affected
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.
The risk
In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2020 Forest River Freedom Express
- 2020 Forest River Salem
- 2020 Forest River Stealth Evo
- 2020 Forest River Vibe
- 2020 Forest River Wildcat Maxx
- 2020 Forest River Wildwood
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.