Recall 20V049000

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Report Date
20200129
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.

Safety Consequence

In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2020 FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS
2020 FOREST RIVER SALEM
2020 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO
2020 FOREST RIVER VIBE
2020 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT MAXX
2020 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.