Emergency: escape/egress/exitRecall 24V-490 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 24V-490 covers 573 Forest River vehicles for a emergency: escape/egress/exit problem, reported to NHTSA on June 28, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V490000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The affected vehicles may not have a secondary emergency exit installed.
The risk
In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1805.
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
69%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.