NHTSA Recall 18V856000: Exterior lighting
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Salem.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V856000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 63-0921 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | December 3, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 18, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the clearance light wiring, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-0921.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V856000
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.