Other: labelsRecall 21V-745 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 21V-745 covers 61 Forest River vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V745000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel trailers. The Federal Placard lists a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) that exceeds the load carrying capacity of the pin box, which could result in an overloaded pin box.
The risk
An overloaded pin box can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1423.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.