2019 Forest River Salem and Forest River Wildwood recall: non-powered axle assembly

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 8, 2018. It covers about 152 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 152
reported: Jun 8, 2018
owners notified: Jun 27, 2018
related complaints: 1

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

What is wrong: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with an axle equalizer that can allow the axle to contact the chassis.
Risk: If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 18V386000

Affected vehicles

Forest River Salem 2019 2019
Forest River Wildwood 2019 2019

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.

2019 Forest River Salem 2019 Forest River Wildwood

Questions about recall 18V386000

Is there a recall on the 2019 Forest River Salem and Forest River Wildwood non-powered axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 18V386000, reported on June 8, 2018, covers about 152 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V386000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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