Recall 20V049000: 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 20V049000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on January 29, 2020.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 218.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on February 19, 2020.
- 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 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.
Consequence (official text)
In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.
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: 51-1129.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | FREEDOM EXPRESS | 2020 |
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2020 |
| FOREST RIVER | STEALTH EVO | 2020 |
| FOREST RIVER | VIBE | 2020 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDCAT MAXX | 2020 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2020 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2020 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2020 Forest River Wildwood listed in the notice
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