Recall 22V-729: 2021–2022 Forest River Ozark, 2021–2022 Forest River Salem and 1 more
Forest River, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 30, 2022, covering about 5,168 vehicles.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem, Wildwood, and Ozark travel trailers. The fresh water tank may dislodge from the vehicle and fall to the ground when full or overfilled.
The risk
A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the fresh water tank for straps. and install straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact at Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1559.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Plumbing › Potable Water › Storage Tank |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V729000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Ozark | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Salem | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2021, 2022 | All 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 22V-729?
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem, Wildwood, and Ozark travel trailers. The fresh water tank may dislodge from the vehicle and fall to the ground when full or overfilled.
How is recall 22V-729 fixed?
Dealers will inspect the fresh water tank for straps. and install straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact at Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1559.
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.