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Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

Forest River, Inc.: 2024 Salem and Wildwood Fifth Wheels Recalled for Missing Emergency Exit

Agency Publication Date: September 29, 2023
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Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 6 of its 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel recreational vehicles because they may have been manufactured without a secondary emergency exit window. The absence of this critical safety feature can prevent or significantly delay occupants from escaping the vehicle during an emergency. All affected units are currently in dealer inventory, but owners of these specific models should verify their vehicle's safety features. Dealers will install the missing window free of charge.

Risk

If an emergency occurs, such as a fire or crash that blocks the primary door, the lack of a secondary exit window could trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle identification to see if you own a 2024 Forest River Salem or Wildwood fifth wheel recreational vehicle.
  2. Verify if your vehicle has a secondary emergency exit window as required; if it is missing, do not attempt to use the vehicle in a way that might require an emergency egress.
  3. Contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167 to confirm if your specific unit is affected and to arrange for a free installation of the emergency exit window. Refer to Forest River recall number 51-1683.
  4. For additional information, you may 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

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Installation of missing emergency exit window

How to: Dealers will install an emergency exit window free of charge. Owners should contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167.

Affected Products

Product: 2024 Forest River Salem Fifth Wheel
Product: 2024 Forest River Wildwood Fifth Wheel

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V658000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Sold By: Forest River dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 6 vehicles(6% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: November 8, 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 #: 51-1683
Agency Last Updated: January 16, 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 ยท Raw API Response