Recall 18V550000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Defect in 2014-2019 FOREST RIVER VIBE
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,847 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V550000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,847 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2014 FOREST RIVER RAINIER, 2014 FOREST RIVER VIBE, 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT, 2014 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD, 2014 FOREST RIVER SALEM, 2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM, 2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT, 2015 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD, 2015 FOREST RIVER VIBE, 2015 FOREST RIVER RAINIER, 2016 FOREST RIVER VIBE, 2016 FOREST RIVER RAINIER, 2016 FOREST RIVER SALEM, 2016 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT, 2016 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD, 2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM, 2017 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT, 2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD, 2017 FOREST RIVER RAINIER, 2017 FOREST RIVER VIBE, 2018 FOREST RIVER RAINIER, 2018 FOREST RIVER SALEM, 2018 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD, 2018 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT, 2018 FOREST RIVER VIBE, 2019 FOREST RIVER SALEM, 2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD, 2019 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT, 2019 FOREST RIVER RAINIER, 2019 FOREST RIVER VIBE
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Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Safety Consequence
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
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