Recall 18V386000: Forest River, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 18V386000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on June 8, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 152.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on June 27, 2018.
- Production dates listed: May 3, 2018 to June 5, 2018.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with an axle equalizer that can allow the axle to contact the chassis.
Consequence (official text)
If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle equalizer kit with a taller equalizer kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-0753.
Notes and contacts as published
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.safercar.gov.
Manufacturer campaign number: 72-0753.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2019 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2019 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2019 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2019 Forest River Wildwood listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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