Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 18V-436 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 18V-436 covers 326 Forest River vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 19% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V436000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.
The risk
The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a replacement outside shower, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0762.
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
19%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 13 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 22, 2015 to June 19, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.