Forest River (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel trailers. The Federal Placard lists a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) that exceeds the load carrying capacity of the pin box, which could result in an overloaded pin box.
Forest River – Incorrect GVWR On Federal Placard
| Report Received Date | 09/24/2021 |
| NHTSA ID | 21V745000 |
| Consequence Summary | An overloaded pin box can fail, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Forest River will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1423. |
| Recall Code | 69-1423 |
| Potentially Affected | 61 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V745000) |
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