Recall 18V436000: 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 18V436000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on June 27, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 326.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on July 24, 2018.
- Production dates listed: October 22, 2015 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 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.
Consequence (official text)
The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a replacement outside shower, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0762.
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: 44-0762.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2016 to 2019 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2016 to 2018 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2016 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2017 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2018 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2019 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2016 Forest River Wildwood listed in the notice
- 2017 Forest River Wildwood listed in the notice
- 2018 Forest River Wildwood listed in the notice
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