01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2026 Forest River Wildwood recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V439000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- July 8, 2026
- Potential units
- 18campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars.".
Why it matters: Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall 04-2075.
Owner notification: July 22, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
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 25V708000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- October 17, 2025
- Potential units
- 38campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to LP gas line.
Why it matters: A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and install a locking mechanism as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles are still in manufacturer control so no owner letters are needed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-1992.
Owner notification: October 23, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 25V707000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- October 17, 2025
- Potential units
- 23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Stealth EVO, RPOD, 2025-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The tire information label may list the incorrect tire inflation information.
Why it matters: A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners of Salem, Wildwood, and Stealth EVO may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Owner of RPOD may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1991.
Owner notification: October 29, 2025 · 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 25V425000
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE
- Report received
- June 20, 2025
- Potential units
- 126campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailer recreational trailers. The exterior transit latch on the rear patio door cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle.
Why it matters: A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the exterior transit latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1945.
Owner notification: July 22, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH