Recall 18V428000: 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 18V428000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on June 25, 2018.
  • Type: Vehicle recall. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
  • Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 110.
  • The manufacturer reports notifying owners on July 25, 2018.
  • Production dates listed: May 21, 2018 to June 19, 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 Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may have been improperly wired such that it is not connected to a constant power source, thereby possibly preventing the trailer brakes from automatically applying if the trailer were to separate from the tow vehicle.

Consequence (official text)

If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy (official text)

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-0764.

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: 69-0764.

Vehicles listed in the notice

Makes, models and model years in campaign 18V428000
MakeModelModel years
FOREST RIVERSALEM2019
FOREST RIVERWILDWOOD2019

RV model years on this site linked to this campaign

NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.

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