Potable water: storage tankRecall 22V-729 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 22V-729 covers 5,168 Forest River vehicles for a potable water: storage tank problem, reported to NHTSA on September 30, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q2) shows 41% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V729000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem, Wildwood, and Ozark travel trailers. The fresh water tank may dislodge from the vehicle and fall to the ground when full or overfilled.
The risk
A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the fresh water tank for straps. and install straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact at Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1559.
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
41%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 111 vehicles were listed as unreachable.