NHTSA campaign 20V563000
Forest River, Inc. recall 20V563000
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.
What can happen
If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Repair
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230.
Components
- Electrical system: Integrated trailer brake control
- Trailer hitches
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.