Vehicle recall 20V049000 · January 29, 2020
Forest River Freedom Express, Salem and 4 more models
The emergency break-away switch may fail.
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 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.
- Consequence
- In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.
- 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
- 20V049000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 29, 2020
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-1129
- Owner notification
- February 19, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 218
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, electric
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 Freedom Express (2020): 2020
- Forest River Salem (2020): 2020
- Forest River Stealth EVO (2020): 2020
- Forest River Vibe (2020): 2020
- Forest River Wildcat Maxx (2020): 2020
- Forest River Wildwood (2020): 2020
Has your Forest River been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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.