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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

Forest River, Inc: Tire May Fail and Cause Crash

Agency Publication Date: August 22, 2024
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Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 34 of its 2024 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers because a structural component called an outrigger may come into contact with the tires. This contact can damage the tire, potentially leading to a sudden tire failure while the vehicle is in motion. Owners should contact a Forest River dealer to have the outriggers replaced and relocated at no cost to resolve this safety issue.

Risk

The tire may rub against the outrigger, causing the tire to fail and potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you own a 2024 Forest River Salem or Wildwood travel trailer.
  2. Check your records or contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167 to see if your specific vehicle is included in recall number 44-1831.
  3. If your trailer is affected, contact an authorized Forest River dealer to schedule a free appointment to have the outriggers replaced and relocated.
  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

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ”งOption 1: Free Repair

Outrigger replacement and relocation

How to: Contact an authorized dealer to have the outriggers replaced and relocated free of charge.
๐Ÿ“‹Option 2: Other Action

Owner Notification

How to: Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2024; contact customer service at 1-574-534-3167 if you have not received one.

Affected Products

Product: 2024 Forest River Salem
Product: 2024 Forest River Wildwood

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V628000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 34 vehicles(34% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: September 10, 2024
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.safercar.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 44-1831
Agency Last Updated: September 11, 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