| NHTSA Recall # | 140343 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V428000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 69-0764 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Supplier | FOREST RIVER |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | SALEM |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date of notification | 25/07/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/06/18 |
| End date of manufacturing | 19/06/18 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 25/06/18 |
| Report created | 27/06/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 110 |
| Defect summary | Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 forest river wildwood and salem recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may have been improperly wired such that it is not connected to a constant power source, thereby possibly preventing the trailer brakes from automatically applying if the trailer were to separate from the tow vehicle. |
| Consequence summary | If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on july 25, 2018. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest river's number for this recall is 69-0764. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |