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Recall 18V-856: 2019 Forest River Salem, 2019 Forest River Wildwood

Forest River, Inc. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Dec 3, 2018, covering about 5 vehicles.

NHTSA number
18V-856
Report date
Dec 3, 2018
Vehicles affected
5
Owners notified
Dec 18, 2018

The problem

Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the clearance light wiring, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-0921.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerForest River, Inc.
ComponentExterior Lighting
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number18V856000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Forest River Salem2019All years
Forest River Wildwood2019All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V-856?

Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

How is recall 18V-856 fixed?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the clearance light wiring, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-0921.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.