2015 Forest River Wildwood Recalls

All 2015 Forest River Wildwood recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

October 13th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V645000
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19-10082015-0093
Manufactured Begin Date: June 3rd, 2015
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: October 26th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Salem recreational trailers manufactured June 2, 2015, to October 6, 2015 and 2015 Wildwood recreational trailers manufactured June 3, 2015, to October 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the tire and wheel placard incorrectly states the wheel rim and tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence Summary:
If the incorrect tire and rim is installed, there may be instability of the vehicle when towing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's recall number is 19-10082015-0093.

Recall 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.

November 7th, 2014

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V712000
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06-11032014
Manufactured Begin Date: October 10th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: October 22nd, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: November 17th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem Ice Cabin trailers manufactured October 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Wildwood Ice Cabin trailers manufactured October 10, 2014, to October 22, 2014. Due to insufficient thickness, the Lippert Components-brand draw bar of the affected trailers may break.

Consequence Summary:
If the draw bar breaks, the front of the trailer may fall or the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Forest River has notified the dealers who have the affected trailers quarantined on their lots. Lippert Components personnel will reinforce the draw tube, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 06-11032014.

Recall 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.

October 31st, 2014

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V689000
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 6-102914
Manufactured Begin Date: September 22nd, 2014
Manufactured End Date: October 23rd, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: October 31st, 2014

Defect Summary:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV, and 2015 Wildwood 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV ice house fishing cabin trailers manufactured September 22, 2014, to October 23, 2014. The affected trailers may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.

Consequence Summary:
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Forest River has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers quarantined. Dealers will install a spring hanger reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-102914.

Recall 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.

October 7th, 2014

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V625000
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2014-PLT6
Manufactured Begin Date: September 18th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: August 29th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: November 11th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Salem and Wildwood T174BH recreational vehicles manufactured September 18, 2013, to August 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification and tire information labels. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence Summary:
If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Forest River will notify owners, and will provide corrected labels to the owners, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 2014-PLT6.

Recall 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.

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