Electrical system: wiringRecall 18V-428 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 18V-428 covers 110 Forest River vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on June 25, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 40% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V428000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
40%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 21, 2018 to June 19, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.