Forest River Salem, Wildwood (2019): Electrical system
Recall 18V933000 · Dec 27, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.
151
vehicles affected
151
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V933000
- Date
- Dec 27, 2018
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 151
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The power cord hatch is located above the water heater exhaust, possibly resulting in the cord or the hatch melting.
What can happen
A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will secure the power cord away from the water heater exhaust, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0929.
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 18V933000?
2 models: Forest River Salem (2019), Forest River Wildwood (2019), about 151 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V933000?
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will secure the power cord away from the water heater exhaust, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0929.
What can happen?
A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.
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.