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NHTSA Campaign 20V049000

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Issued by Forest River, Inc. · Reported Jan 29, 2020 · 218 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.

Consequence

In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS 2020 218
FOREST RIVER SALEM 2020 218
FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO 2020 218
FOREST RIVER VIBE 2020 218
FOREST RIVER WILDCAT MAXX 2020 218
FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD 2020 218

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V049000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.