NHTSA Recall 20V589000: Oven/stove/cooktop (equipment) and furnace (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 551 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Salem.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V589000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 72-1232 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP; EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › FURNACE |
| Report received | September 25, 2020 |
| Owner notification | October 15, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The flame on the cooktop may become inverted, due to the cooktop not being isolated from the furnace return air.
Safety risk
An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add sealant to the gaps in the paneling that are allowing the return air from the furnace to cause the inverted flame, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1232.
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 20V589000
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.