Exterior lightingRecall 18V-856 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 18V-856 covers 5 Forest River vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 40% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V856000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the clearance light wiring, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-0921.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 20, 2018 to November 28, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.