Vehicle recall 18V550000 · August 21, 2018
Forest River Rainier, Salem and 3 more models
The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
- Consequence
- If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V550000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 21, 2018
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 22/30-0824
- Owner notification
- September 25, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,847
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Rainier (2014-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
- Forest River Salem (2014-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
- Forest River Vibe (2014-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
- Forest River Wildcat (2014-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
- Forest River Wildwood (2014-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Has your Forest River been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Forest River dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.