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.
Forest River – Break-Away Safety Switch Improperly Wired
| 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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