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NHTSA Recall 15V645000: Labels (equipment)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 78 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Salem.

78
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2015
owners notified (October 26)
NHTSA campaign15V645000
Manufacturer campaign19-10082015-0093
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS
Report receivedOctober 13, 2015
Owner notificationOctober 26, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Salem recreational trailers manufactured June 2, 2015, to October 6, 2015 and 2015 Wildwood recreational trailers manufactured June 3, 2015, to October 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the tire and wheel placard incorrectly states the wheel rim and tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety risk

If the incorrect tire and rim is installed, there may be instability of the vehicle when towing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's recall number is 19-10082015-0093.

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 15V645000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Salem2016
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.