FOREST RIVER SALEM (2019) recall — Suspension
Forest River is recalling 2019 Salem trailers due to axle equalizer kit that can cause axle contact with chassis, increasing crash risk. Owners must get taller equalizer kit free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Salem recreational trailers because their axle equalizer kit can cause the axle to contact the chassis, which may lead to axle failure and a crash. This affects owners who purchased these trailers after June 2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223790-forest-river-salem-2019-trailer-recall-axle-contact-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223790-forest-river-salem-2019-trailer-recall-axle-contact-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V386000
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“Forest River Salem 2019 Trailer Recall: Axle Contact Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223790-forest-river-salem-2019-trailer-recall-axle-contact-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V386000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V386000).
Why it’s dangerous
The axle equalizer kit can allow the axle to contact the chassis, which may cause axle failure. This increases the risk of a crash if the axle fails during normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers purchased after June 27, 2018 are affected. Trailer operators with these specific models are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Forest River Salem or Wildwood recreational trailers. The recall began on June 27, 2018, so affected trailers were purchased after this date.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-534-4058 to schedule a free axle equalizer kit replacement.
Get Taller Equalizer Kit
Dealers will replace the current axle equalizer kit with a taller one at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle equalizer kit with a taller equalizer kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-0753.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The axle equalizer kit can allow the axle to contact the chassis, which may cause axle failure and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if you own a 2019 Forest River Salem or Wildwood recreational trailer purchased after June 27, 2018.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058 to get a free taller equalizer kit replacement.
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 18V386000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V386000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle equalizer kit with a taller equalizer kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-0753. 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 #18V386000 (August 6, 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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