Forest River Salem, Sonoma, Wildwood (2018-2021): Electrical system
Recall 20V563000 · Sep 18, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.
4,397
vehicles affected
4,397
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V563000
- Date
- Sep 18, 2020
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,397
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Integrated trailer brake control; Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2018-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.
What can happen
If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Salem | 2018-2021 |
| Forest River | Sonoma | 2020 |
| Forest River | Wildwood | 2018-2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V563000?
3 models: Forest River Salem (2018-2021), Forest River Sonoma (2020), Forest River Wildwood (2018-2021), about 4,397 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V563000?
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230.
What can happen?
If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.