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NHTSA recall 22V562000 · announced August 2, 2022 · filed by Forest River, Inc. · 609 units affected
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The awning rail may not be attached to a backer in the sidewall, which can allow the awning to detach while the vehicle is in motion.
The risk
An awning that detaches increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect for backers and reattach the awning if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1538.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2021 Forest River Salem
- 2022 Forest River Salem
- 2021 Forest River Wildwood
- 2022 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.