Vehicle recall 18V856000 · December 3, 2018
Forest River Salem and Wildwood
The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired.
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 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the clearance light wiring, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-0921.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V856000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 3, 2018
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 63-0921
- Owner notification
- December 18, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting
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 Salem (2019): 2019
- Forest River Wildwood (2019): 2019
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.