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2018-2021 Forest River Salem, Forest River Sonoma and others recall: trailer hitches

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 18, 2020. It covers about 4,397 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,397
reported
Sep 18, 2020
owners notified
Oct 13, 2020

Trailer hitches

What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.
Risk
If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1‑909‑873‑3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230.

Recall number 20V563000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 20V563000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2021 Forest River Salem, Forest River Sonoma and others trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 20V563000, reported on September 18, 2020, covers about 4,397 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V563000?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1‑909‑873‑3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230.

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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