FOREST RIVER SALEM (2019) recall — Electrical System
Forest River is recalling 2014-2019 Salem trailers due to potential brake failure if trailer detaches from tow vehicle, requiring free wiring harness fix.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2014-2019 Salem trailers because the break-away safety switch might not stay connected to the trailer battery, causing brakes to fail if the trailer detaches. This could lead to crashes if the trailer separates from the tow vehicle. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223787-forest-river-salem-2019-trailer-brake-failure-risk-after-detachment.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223787-forest-river-salem-2019-trailer-brake-failure-risk-after-detachment · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V550000
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“Forest River Salem 2019 Trailer: Brake Failure Risk After Detachment.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223787-forest-river-salem-2019-trailer-brake-failure-risk-after-detachment. Based on NHTSA recall #18V550000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V550000).
Why it’s dangerous
The break-away safety switch may become disconnected from the trailer battery due to improper wiring. When the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, the brakes won't engage, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier trailers are affected. Trailer owners who tow these vehicles are most at risk if the trailer detaches.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, or Rainier trailers. The recall began September 25, 2018, and applies to all these models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-503-831-5410 to schedule a free wiring harness installation at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The break-away safety switch may not stay connected to the trailer battery due to improper wiring, causing brakes to fail if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
How can I tell if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer is a 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, or Rainier model.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 to arrange a free wiring harness installation at a dealer.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V550000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V550000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V550000 (August 21, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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