FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD (2023) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling 2023 Wildwood travel trailers due to wiring that may melt, causing electrical shorts and fire risk. Owners should contact customer service for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2023 Wildwood travel trailers because the wiring for refrigerators may melt, causing electrical shorts and fire. This affects owners who received the recall letter in January 2023. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81347-forest-river-2023-wildwood-travel-trailers-fire-risk-from-melted.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81347-forest-river-2023-wildwood-travel-trailers-fire-risk-from-melted · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V920000
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“Forest River 2023 Wildwood Travel Trailers: Fire Risk from Melted Wiring.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81347-forest-river-2023-wildwood-travel-trailers-fire-risk-from-melted. Based on NHTSA recall #22V920000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V920000).
Why it’s dangerous
The 8-gauge wire connected to the refrigerator lacks over-current protection. This can cause the wire to melt, leading to electrical shorts and potential fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023 Forest River Wildwood travel trailers are affected. Those who have the 8-gauge wiring connected to the 12-volt refrigerator are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023 Forest River Wildwood travel trailer has an 8-gauge wire connected to a 12-volt refrigerator. The recall was announced in January 2023.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413 to schedule a free repair.
Get Repair Kit
Dealers will install a 20-AMP mini-breaker to fix the wiring issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will install a 20-AMP mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1580.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-volt refrigerator may melt without over-current protection, causing electrical shorts and fire risk.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your 2023 Forest River Wildwood has an 8-gauge wire connected to a 12-volt refrigerator. The recall was announced in January 2023.
What should I do if I have the affected trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413 to get a free repair with a 20-AMP mini-breaker installed.
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 22V920000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 22V920000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install a 20-AMP mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1580. 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 #22V920000 (December 13, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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