Recall 20V563000: 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 20V563000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on September 18, 2020.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; TRAILER HITCHES.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 4,397.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on October 13, 2020.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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The absence of a recall in this dataset does not establish that a vehicle is safe.
Defect summary (official text)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.
Consequence (official text)
If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230.
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: 67A-1230.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2018 to 2021 |
| FOREST RIVER | SONOMA | 2020 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2018 to 2021 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2018 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2019 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2020 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2021 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2018 Forest River Wildwood 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
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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