Recall 20V563000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | FOREST RIVER | SALEM |
| 2018 | FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD |
| 2019 | FOREST RIVER | SALEM |
| 2019 | FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD |
| 2020 | FOREST RIVER | SALEM |
| 2020 | FOREST RIVER | SONOMA |
| 2020 | FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD |
| 2021 | FOREST RIVER | SALEM |
| 2021 | FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.