Forest River Wildwood (2019) – 18V428000

Defect Description For Recall

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood And Salem Recreational Trailers. The Break-Away Safety Switch May Have Been Improperly Wired Such That It Is Not Connected To A Constant Power Source, TherEBY Possibly Preventing The Trailer Brakes From Automatically Applying If The Trailer Were To Separate From The Tow Vehicle.

Make Of Vehicle

FOREST RIVER

Model Of Vehicle

WILDWOOD

Year

2019

Recall Campaign Number

18V428000

Component Description

Electrical System:Wiring

Effect Of Defect

If The Trailer Does Not Brake When It Becomes Detached From The Tow Vehicle, It Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Forest River Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A New Wiring Harness, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 25, 2018. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-574-534-4058. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 69-0764.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20180521

End Of Manufacture

20180619

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

110

Date Owners Notified

20180725

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Date Report Received

20180625

Make Campaign Number

69-0764

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard