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NHTSA Recall 14V712000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Salem.

40
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2014
owners notified (November 17)
NHTSA campaign14V712000
Manufacturer campaign06-11032014
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Report receivedNovember 7, 2014
Owner notificationNovember 17, 2014
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem Ice Cabin trailers manufactured October 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Wildwood Ice Cabin trailers manufactured October 10, 2014, to October 22, 2014. Due to insufficient thickness, the Lippert Components-brand draw bar of the affected trailers may break.

Safety risk

If the draw bar breaks, the front of the trailer may fall or the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River has notified the dealers who have the affected trailers quarantined on their lots. Lippert Components personnel will reinforce the draw tube, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 06-11032014.

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 14V712000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Salem2015
Forest River Wildwood2015

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.