Recall 20V482000: 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 20V482000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on August 14, 2020.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EQUIPMENT.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 643.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on September 23, 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 2019-2021 Salem and Wildwood motorhomes. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.
Consequence (official text)
A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the holding tank, free of charge. This recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1219.
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: 22-1219.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2019 to 2021 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2019 to 2021 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2019 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2020 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2021 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2019 Forest River Wildwood listed in the notice
- 2020 Forest River Wildwood listed in the notice
- 2021 Forest River Wildwood listed in the notice
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