Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V428000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V428000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2019 forest river wildwood and salem recreational trailers Includes 110 affected units, Break-Away Safety Switch Improperly Wired, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2019 forest river wildwood and salem recreational trailers

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 forest river wildwood and salem recreational trailers. the break-away safety switch may have been improperly wired such that it is not connected to a constant power source, thereby possibly preventing the trailer brakes from automatically applying if the trailer were to separate from the tow vehicle.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness, free of charge. the recall began on july 25, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-4058. forest river's number for this recall is 69-0764.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V428000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-06-25T00:00:00
Subject: Break-away safety switch improperly wired
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 110

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 69-0764
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 forest river wildwood and salem recreational trailers. the break-away safety switch may have been improperly wired such that it is not connected to a constant power source, thereby possibly preventing the trailer brakes from automatically applying if the trailer were to separate from the tow vehicle.
Consequence Summary: If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness, free of charge. the recall began on july 25, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-4058. forest river's number for this recall is 69-0764.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 40

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NHTSA ID: 18V428000
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