NHTSA Recall 18V550000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,847 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Forest River Rainier.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V550000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 22/30-0824 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | August 21, 2018 |
| Owner notification | September 25, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Safety risk
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
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 18V550000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Rainier | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Forest River Salem | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Forest River Vibe | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Forest River Wildcat | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
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.