FOREST RIVER SALEM 2016: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V436000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER SALEM 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-07-24 2018-06-27 2018-06-29

Production Dates: 2015-10-22 - 2018-06-19

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 44-0762

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 326

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.

Consequence

The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a replacement outside shower, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0762.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.