Transport Canada recall 2020030

A Canadian recall notice for Forest River, in English and French. It is a separate record from any U.S. campaign.

Key facts

  • Notice 2020030 was published on January 28, 2020 by Transport Canada for FOREST RIVER.
  • System: Brakes. Notification type: Safety Mfr.
  • Units affected in Canada: 39.
  • Manufacturer recall number: 51-1129.

Official page (English)Page officielle (français)

Models and years

Makes, models and model years in notice 2020030
MakeModelModel years
FOREST RIVERSALEM2020
FOREST RIVERSTEALTH EVO2020
FOREST RIVERWILDWOOD2020

Notice (English)

Issue: On certain travel trailers, the emergency trailer breakaway switch may not work properly when the pin is pulled. If the trailer separates from a tow vehicle, the trailer brakes would not self-apply. Safety Risk: If the trailer breakaway switch does not work properly, there could be an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their travel trailer to a dealer to replace the breakaway switch.

Avis (français)

Problème : Sur certaines caravanes classiques, l'interrupteur de débranchement rapide de secours pourrait ne pas fonctionner correctement lorsque la goupille est retirée. Si la caravane se détache du véhicule tracteur, ses freins ne se serreront pas automatiquement. Risques pour la sécurité : Si l'interrupteur de débranchement rapide de secours de la caravane ne fonctionne pas correctement, il pourrait y avoir un risque accru de collision. Mesures correctives : Forest River doit aviser les propriétaires par la poste et leur demander d'apporter leur caravane classique chez un concessionnaire pour faire remplacer l'interrupteur.

Related U.S. campaign

RV model years on this site

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada.NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026. The absence of a recall in this dataset does not establish that a vehicle is safe.

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