Forest River Salem, Wildwood (2019): Electrical system
Recall 18V428000 · Jun 25, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.
110
vehicles affected
110
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V428000
- Date
- Jun 25, 2018
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 110
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may have been improperly wired such that it is not connected to a constant power source, thereby possibly preventing the trailer brakes from automatically applying if the trailer were to separate from the tow vehicle.
What can happen
If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-0764.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Salem | 2019 |
| Forest River | Wildwood | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V428000?
2 models: Forest River Salem (2019), Forest River Wildwood (2019), about 110 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V428000?
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-0764.
What can happen?
If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase 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.