CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
The power cord hatch on certain trailers is located above the water heater exhaust. Heat from that exhaust can cause the power cord or the hatch to melt.
A melted cord can expose bare wiring, which increases the risk of fire. If you own a 2019 recreational trailer of this type, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-6127 if you have questions.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will secure the power cord away from the water heater exhaust at no charge to you.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Salem | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Wildwood | 2019 |