Forest River – Break-Away Safety Switch Improperly Wired

Forest River (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may have been improperly wired such that it is not connected to a constant power source, thereby possibly preventing the trailer brakes from automatically applying if the trailer were to separate from the tow vehicle.


Report Received Date 06/25/2018
NHTSA ID 18V428000
Consequence Summary If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-0764.
Recall Code 69-0764
Potentially Affected 110
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V428000)

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