NHTSA Recall 18V856000
Filed by Forest River, Inc.. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2018-12-03. An estimated 5 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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."
Risk
Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.