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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 14V625📅 Oct 7, 2014

2014–2015 Forest River Salem & 2014–2015 Forest River Wildwood recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Salem and Wildwood T174BH recreational vehicles manufactured September 18, 2013, to August 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification and tire information labels. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

💥 The risk

If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and will provide corrected labels to the owners, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 2014-PLT6.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
14V625000
Manufacturer recall #
2014-PLT6
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
205
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-800-353-7383
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 11, 2014
Built
Sep 18, 2013 – Aug 29, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V625 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V625?

2014–2015 Forest River Salem & 2014–2015 Forest River Wildwood. 205 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Forest River dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-353-7383.