FOREST RIVER SALEM (2019) recall — Electrical System
Forest River recalls 2019 Salem trailers due to potential brake failure if detached from tow vehicle, requiring free wiring harness fix by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase 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 the break-away safety switch might not connect properly to power, causing trailer brakes to fail if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle. This could increase crash risk during detachment events. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223795-forest-river-2019-salem-trailers-risk-of-crash-if-trailer.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223795-forest-river-2019-salem-trailers-risk-of-crash-if-trailer · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V428000
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“Forest River 2019 Salem Trailers: Risk of Crash If Trailer Detaches.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223795-forest-river-2019-salem-trailers-risk-of-crash-if-trailer. Based on NHTSA recall #18V428000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V428000).
Why it’s dangerous
The break-away safety switch may not be connected to a constant power source, so when the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, the brakes won't automatically apply. This could lead to the trailer continuing to move without braking, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Forest River Salem trailers are affected. Trailer users who tow these vehicles are most at risk during detachment events.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Forest River Salem trailers. The recall started on July 25, 2018, and applies to specific models with improper wiring in the break-away safety switch.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-534-4058 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, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-0764.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The break-away safety switch may have been improperly wired, preventing trailer brakes from applying automatically if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if you own a 2019 Forest River Salem trailer, as the recall started on July 25, 2018.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058 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 18V428000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V428000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-0764. 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 #18V428000 (June 25, 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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