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- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, Stealth EVO, and Wildwood travel trailers. The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-Volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt.
- Risk
- Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a 20-AMP mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1580.
- 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
The 8-gauge wire that powers the 12-volt refrigerator in these travel trailers may lack proper over-current protection. Without it, the wire can overheat and melt.
Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the fix completed promptly.
Authorized dealers will install a 20-amp mini-breaker at no cost to you. You can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413, referencing recall number 22-1580. 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 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Stealth EVO | 2023 |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2023 |