FOREST RIVER SALEM (2019) recall — Electrical System
Forest River recalls 2019 Salem trailers due to power cord melting near water heater exhaust, risking fire. Owners must secure cord away from exhaust.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers because the power cord hatch is near the water heater exhaust, which can melt and cause fire. This hazard affects trailers purchased between February 2019 and the recall start date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223788-forest-river-2019-salem-trailer-electrical-fire-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223788-forest-river-2019-salem-trailer-electrical-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V933000
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“Forest River 2019 Salem Trailer Electrical Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223788-forest-river-2019-salem-trailer-electrical-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V933000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V933000).
Why it’s dangerous
The power cord hatch is located above the water heater exhaust, which can cause the cord to melt. When the cord melts, it may expose bare wiring that increases the risk of fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers are most at risk. The hazard is specific to trailers where the power cord hatch is above the water heater exhaust.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Salem or Wildwood trailer has the power cord hatch above the water heater exhaust. The recall began February 4, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Secure Power Cord
Move the power cord away from the water heater exhaust to prevent melting.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will secure the power cord away from the water heater exhaust, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0929.
Questions people ask
What is the recall number?
The recall number is 44-0929.
How do I get help with this recall?
Contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-6127.
When did this recall start?
The recall began February 4, 2019.
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 18V933000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V933000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will secure the power cord away from the water heater exhaust, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0929. 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 #18V933000 (December 27, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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