CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The awning rail may not be attached to a backer in the sidewall, which can allow the awning to detach while the vehicle is in motion.
- Risk
- An awning that detaches increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for backers and reattach the awning if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1538.
- 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 2021-2022 Forest River Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers may have an awning rail that is not attached to a backer in the sidewall. If the awning is not properly secured, it can detach while the trailer is in motion.
A detached awning increases the risk of a crash. Owners should stop using the awning and check whether their trailer is affected, especially before towing.
Authorized dealers will inspect the trailer for backers and reattach the awning if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. You can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167 with questions, and you should 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 | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Wildwood | 20212022 |