Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V550000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V550000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2014-2019 forest river salem, wildcat maxx, wildwood, vibe, and rainier recreational trailers Includes 5,847 affected units, Break-Away Safety Switch may be Improperly Wired, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2014-2019 forest river salem, wildcat maxx, wildwood, vibe, and rainier recreational trailers

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2014-2019 forest river salem, wildcat maxx, wildwood, vibe, and rainier recreational trailers. the break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. the recall began september 25, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-503-831-5410. forest river's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V550000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-08-21T00:00:00
Subject: Break-away safety switch may be improperly wired
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 5,847

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 22/30-0824
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2014-2019 forest river salem, wildcat maxx, wildwood, vibe, and rainier recreational trailers. the break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Consequence Summary: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. the recall began september 25, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-503-831-5410. forest river's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 17.27

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 18V550000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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