CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.
- Risk
- In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.
- 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 2020 Forest River recreational trailers may have a faulty emergency breakaway switch. If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the failed switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, which raises the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the breakaway switch free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. The recall began February 19, 2020.
If you own one of the affected trailers, contact a dealer or Forest River to schedule the free repair, and 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 Freedom Express | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Salem | 2020 |
| Forest River Stealth EVO | 2020 |
| Forest River Vibe | 2020 |
| Forest River Wildcat Maxx | 2020 |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2020 |