FOREST RIVER SALEM 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V856000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER SALEM 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-18 2018-12-03 2018-12-07

Production Dates: 2018-11-20 - 2018-11-28

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 63-0921

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Forest River, Inc "Forest River" is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the clearance light wiring, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-0921.

Notes

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