Recall 18V856000: 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 18V856000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on December 3, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 5.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on December 18, 2018.
- Production dates listed: November 20, 2018 to November 28, 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. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence (official text)
Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the clearance light wiring, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-0921.
Notes and contacts as published
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov.
Manufacturer campaign number: 63-0921.
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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