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Forest River Salem Recall 21V621: Water Tank May Detach From Trailer Frame, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 21V621, reported August 9, 2021, 336 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain travel trailers have a fresh water tank that may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame. If the tank detaches, it could increase the risk of a crash.

Owners of the affected 2019-2021 travel trailers should contact an authorized dealer to have the fresh water tank properly secured. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2021. You can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 with questions, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V621Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem, Wildwood and 2020-2021 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.
Risk
A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will properly secure the holding tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1400.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Salem201920202021
Forest River Stealth EVO20202021
Forest River Wildwood201920202021