NHTSA Recall 23V658000: Escape/egress/exit (structure)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Salem.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V658000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-1683 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT |
| Report received | September 29, 2023 |
| Owner notification | November 8, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels. These vehicles may be missing a secondary emergency exit.
Safety risk
A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay the occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1683.
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 23V658000
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.