Forest River (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.
Forest River – Breakaway Switch Wired Incorrectly
| Report Received Date | 09/18/2020 |
| NHTSA ID | 20V563000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230. |
| Recall Code | 67A-1230 |
| Potentially Affected | 4397 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V563000) |
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