2021–2022 Forest River Ozark & 2021–2022 Forest River Salem + 1 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem, Wildwood, and Ozark travel trailers. The fresh water tank may dislodge from the vehicle and fall to the ground when full or overfilled.
💥 The risk
A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the fresh water tank for straps. and install straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact at Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1559.
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
- 22V729000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 72-1559
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 5,168
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER:STORAGE TANK
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 2, 2022
- 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.nhtsa.gov.