01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2024 Forest River Wildwood recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V352000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- May 29, 2026
- Potential units
- 2,338campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Wildwood, Salem and 2026 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fireplace outlet may have the incorrect wiring.
Why it matters: The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiring and outlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410.
Owner notification: June 29, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 25V682000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- October 10, 2025
- Potential units
- 20,305campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.
Why it matters: Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.
Owner notification: November 18, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 24V629000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- August 22, 2024
- Potential units
- 132campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem SBF325RL, and Wildwood WBF325RL travel trailers. The tires may contact chassis components, causing the tires to fail.
Why it matters: Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a riser kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1833.
Owner notification: September 18, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 24V628000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, TIRES
- Report received
- August 22, 2024
- Potential units
- 34campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The tire may contact the outrigger, causing the tire to fail.
Why it matters: Tire failure can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace and relocate the outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-1831.
Owner notification: September 10, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 24V531000
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Report received
- July 12, 2024
- Potential units
- 17campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem, Puma, Wildwood, and 2025 Cherokee travel trailers equipped with certain Pacific Rim brand couplers. The couplers have an incorrect load rating of 14,000 pounds and may be overloaded, causing the hitch to fail.
Why it matters: Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the date code of the hitch coupler and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at Salem & Wildwood (574) 534-3167, Puma (574) 642-0588 or Cherokee (260) 499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1803.
Owner notification: August 2, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 24V530000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- July 12, 2024
- Potential units
- 35campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Salem, Wildwood, and Stealth EVO travel trailers. The Federal Placard may state an incorrect rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.".
Why it matters: An incorrect rim size on the label may result in the wrong wheels being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new Federal Placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1808.
Owner notification: July 19, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 24V490000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- June 28, 2024
- Potential units
- 573campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The affected vehicles may not have a secondary emergency exit installed.
Why it matters: In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1805.
Owner notification: July 26, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 24V388000
- Component
- SUSPENSION, TIRES
- Report received
- June 3, 2024
- Potential units
- 45campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Rainier, Stealth Evo, Salem, Vibe, and Wildwood travel trailers. The tire may contact the vehicle body due to insufficient clearance, which can cause tire damage.
Why it matters: A damaged tire can fail and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install taller shackles and equalizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1789.
Owner notification: June 19, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 24V066000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- February 2, 2024
- Potential units
- 107campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have incorrect tire size information. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars.".
Why it matters: Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will mail new federal placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1731.
Owner notification: February 13, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 23V658000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- September 29, 2023
- Potential units
- 6campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels. These vehicles may be missing a secondary emergency exit.
Why it matters: A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay the occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1683.
Owner notification: November 8, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
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