Forest River (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, Stealth EVO, and Wildwood travel trailers. The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-Volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt.
Forest River – Refrigerator Wiring May Melt and Cause Fire
| Report Received Date | 12/13/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22V920000 |
| Consequence Summary | Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will install a 20-AMP mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1580. |
| Recall Code | 22-1580 |
| Potentially Affected | 262 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V920000) |
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