Forest River recalls 2021-2022 Wildwood fifth wheel trailers due to awning detachment risk during travel. Owners must have awning rail inspected by dealers for proper attachment.
An awning that detaches increases the risk of a crash.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers because the awning rail might not be securely attached to the trailer's sidewall. This could cause the awning to detach while moving, increasing crash risk.
The awning rail may not be properly attached to the trailer's sidewall. If the awning becomes detached while the vehicle is moving, it could cause a crash. This is a safety issue during travel.
Owners of 2021-2022 Forest River Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers are affected. Trailer users on the road are most at risk if the awning detaches during travel.
Check for 2021-2022 Forest River Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The awning rail may not be securely attached to the trailer's sidewall.
Dealers will inspect the awning rail for proper attachment to the trailer's sidewall and reattach if necessary at no cost.
Dealers will inspect for backers and reattach the awning if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1538.
The awning rail may not be securely attached to the trailer's sidewall, which can cause the awning to detach while the vehicle is moving.
Check if you own a 2021-2022 Forest River Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailer. The awning rail may not be securely attached to the trailer's sidewall.
Contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167 for assistance. Dealers will inspect and reattach the awning rail if needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V562000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 22V562000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect for backers and reattach the awning if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1538. 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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