Recall 22V729000: 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 22V729000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on September 30, 2022.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER:STORAGE TANK.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 5,168.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on November 2, 2022.
- 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 2021-2022 Salem, Wildwood, and Ozark travel trailers. The fresh water tank may dislodge from the vehicle and fall to the ground when full or overfilled.
Consequence (official text)
A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy (official text)
Dealers will inspect the fresh water tank for straps. and install straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact at Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1559.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Manufacturer campaign number: 72-1559.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | OZARK | 2021 to 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2021 to 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2021 to 2022 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2021 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2022 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2021 Forest River Wildwood listed in the notice
- 2022 Forest River Wildwood listed in the notice
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