Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 22V-562 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 22V-562 covers 609 Forest River vehicles for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 39% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V562000 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 travel trailers. The awning rail may not be attached to a backer in the sidewall, which can allow the awning to detach while the vehicle is in motion.
The risk
An awning that detaches increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect for backers and reattach the awning if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1538.
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
39%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 30 vehicles were listed as unreachable.