CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailer recreational trailers. The exterior transit latch on the rear patio door cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle.
- Risk
- A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the exterior transit latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1945.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2025-2026 travel trailers, the exterior transit latch on the rear patio door cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle. If the latch is engaged, the door may stay locked and prevent or delay occupants from getting out during an emergency, which raises the risk of injury.
Forest River will remove the exterior transit latch at no charge. Dealers will perform the repair. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2025. If you have questions, you can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167 and reference recall number 69-1945.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Salem | 20252026 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Wildwood | 20252026 |