Electrical system: wiringRecall 18V-933 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 18V-933 covers 151 Forest River vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on December 27, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V933000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The power cord hatch is located above the water heater exhaust, possibly resulting in the cord or the hatch melting.
The risk
A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will secure the power cord away from the water heater exhaust, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0929.
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
59%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 27, 2018 to December 13, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.