01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Forest River Stealth Evo recall campaigns
NHTSA 21V621000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- August 9, 2021
- Potential units
- 336campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem, Wildwood and 2020-2021 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.
Why it matters: A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will properly secure the holding tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1400.
Owner notification: August 23, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 20V049000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Report received
- January 29, 2020
- Potential units
- 218campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.
Why it matters: In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.
Owner notification: February 19, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 19V754000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- October 23, 2019
- Potential units
- 41campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 EVO, Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The trailer cooktops were installed with a rubber liquid propane (LP) gas line instead of a copper one.
Why it matters: The rubber hose may melt, allowing gas to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rubber LP gas line with a copper gas line, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1107.
Owner notification: November 7, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH