NHTSA Recall 14V689000: Hanger/bracket (suspension)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 206 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Salem.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V689000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 6-102914 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › SPRINGS › LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY › HANGER/BRACKET |
| Report received | October 31, 2014 |
| Owner notification | October 31, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV, and 2015 Wildwood 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV ice house fishing cabin trailers manufactured September 22, 2014, to October 23, 2014. The affected trailers may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.
Safety risk
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers quarantined. Dealers will install a spring hanger reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-102914.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V689000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.