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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V645📅 Oct 13, 2015

2016 Forest River Salem & 2015 Forest River Wildwood recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Salem recreational trailers manufactured June 2, 2015, to October 6, 2015 and 2015 Wildwood recreational trailers manufactured June 3, 2015, to October 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the tire and wheel placard incorrectly states the wheel rim and tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

💥 The risk

If the incorrect tire and rim is installed, there may be instability of the vehicle when towing, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's recall number is 19-10082015-0093.

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
15V645000
Manufacturer recall #
19-10082015-0093
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
78
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-800-453-6064
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 26, 2015
Built
Jun 2, 2015 – Oct 6, 2015
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 15V645 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 15V645?

2016 Forest River Salem & 2015 Forest River Wildwood. 78 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 1-800-453-6064.