Recall 18V933000: 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 18V933000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on December 27, 2018.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 151.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on February 4, 2019.
- Production dates listed: August 27, 2018 to December 13, 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 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The power cord hatch is located above the water heater exhaust, possibly resulting in the cord or the hatch melting.
Consequence (official text)
A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will secure the power cord away from the water heater exhaust, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0929.
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: 44-0929.
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
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