FOREST RIVER WILDCAT 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V550000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | WILDCAT | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-09-25 | 2018-08-21 | 2018-08-24 |
Production Dates: 2013-08-21 - 2018-08-13
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22/30-0824
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5847
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
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.
