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- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel trailers. The Federal Placard lists a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) that exceeds the load carrying capacity of the pin box, which could result in an overloaded pin box.
- Risk
- An overloaded pin box can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1423.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain fifth wheel trailers have a Federal Placard listing a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating that is higher than the load-carrying capacity of the pin box. This mismatch means the pin box could be overloaded during use.
An overloaded pin box can fail, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this hazard when towing and loading these trailers.
The remedy is free: the manufacturer will mail owners a new Federal Placard at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. To get your replacement placard or ask questions, contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167 and reference recall number 69-1423. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Salem | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Wildwood | 20212022 |