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Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

Forest River, Inc.: 2023 Salem and Wildwood Travel Trailers Recalled for Brake Wiring Error

Agency Publication Date: April 24, 2023
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Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 37 of its 2023 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers because the brakes may have been wired incorrectly during manufacturing. This defect can lead to a complete loss of trailer brake function while the vehicle is in motion. Owners of these specific trailers should contact a Forest River dealer to have the brakes rewired at no cost.

Risk

Incorrectly wired brakes can fail to engage, significantly increasing the distance required to stop the vehicle and raising the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your travel trailer is affected by checking your vehicle registration or VIN for a 2023 Forest River Salem or Wildwood model.
  2. Contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167 to confirm if your specific unit is part of the recall (Forest River recall number 27-1632).
  3. Schedule an appointment with an authorized Forest River dealer to have your trailer's brakes rewired free of charge.
  4. For further information or to report a safety concern, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Free brake rewiring

How to: Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Forest River Salem Travel Trailer
Product: 2023 Forest River Wildwood Travel Trailer

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V288000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 37 vehicles(37% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: April 25, 2023
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 27-1632
Agency Last Updated: January 2, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response