Forest River (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Forest River – Break-Away Safety Switch may be Improperly Wired
| Report Received Date | 08/21/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V550000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824. |
| Recall Code | 22/30-0824 |
| Potentially Affected | 5847 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V550000) |
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