NHTSA Recall 21V745000: Labels (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 61 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Salem.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V745000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69-1423 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | September 24, 2021 |
| Owner notification | October 8, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel trailers. The Federal Placard lists a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) that exceeds the load carrying capacity of the pin box, which could result in an overloaded pin box.
Safety risk
An overloaded pin box can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1423.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V745000
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.