OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 18V550000
NHTSA campaign 18V550000 covers 19 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 5,847 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received August 21, 2018 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 18V550000 says
Defect summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Consequence summary
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 18V550000
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
- Owner notification
- September 25, 2018
- Filing manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component groups
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES