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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers may have a break-away safety switch that was wired incorrectly. The switch is not connected to a constant power source, which could keep the trailer brakes from automatically applying if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle.
If the trailer does not brake when it detaches, it can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their trailer checked.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a new wiring harness free of charge. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058, referencing recall number 69-0764. You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Salem | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Wildwood | 2019 |