| NHTSA Recall # | 129693 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V933000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 44-0929 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Supplier | FOREST RIVER |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | SALEM |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date of notification | 04/02/19 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 27/08/18 |
| End date of manufacturing | 13/12/18 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 27/12/18 |
| Report created | 31/01/19 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 151 |
| Defect summary | Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 salem and wildwood recreational trailers. The power cord hatch is located above the water heater exhaust, possibly resulting in the cord or the hatch melting. |
| Consequence summary | A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire. |
| Corrective action | Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will secure the power cord away from the water heater exhaust, free of charge. The recall began february 4, 2019. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 574-534-6127. Forest river's number for this recall is 44-0929. |
| 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). |