2016 Forest River Vibe | 2014 Forest River Rainier | 2018 Forest River Rainier | 2016 Forest River Rainier | 2019 Forest River Salem | 2018 Forest River Salem | 2017 Forest River Salem | 2016 Forest River Salem | 2015 Forest River Salem | 2017 Forest River Wildcat | 2016 Forest River Wildcat | 2015 Forest River Wildcat | 2019 Forest River Wildwood | 2018 Forest River Wildwood | 2017 Forest River Wildwood | 2016 Forest River Wildwood | 2015 Forest River Wildwood | 2015 Forest River Vibe | 2014 Forest River Vibe | 2019 Forest River Wildcat — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Published August 24, 2018 · Recall initiated: August 21, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V550000, published August 24, 2018 and initiated August 21, 2018. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2016 Forest River Vibe | 2014 Forest River Rainier | 2018 Forest River Rainier | 2016 Forest River Rainier | 2019 Forest River Salem | 2018 Forest River Salem | 2017 Forest River Salem | 2016 Forest River Salem | 2015 Forest River Salem | 2017 Forest River Wildcat | 2016 Forest River Wildcat | 2015 Forest River Wildcat | 2019 Forest River Wildwood | 2018 Forest River Wildwood | 2017 Forest River Wildwood | 2016 Forest River Wildwood | 2015 Forest River Wildwood | 2015 Forest River Vibe | 2014 Forest River Vibe | 2019 Forest River Wildcat — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- VIBE
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 FOREST RIVER VIBE | 2014 FOREST RIVER RAINIER | 2018 FOREST RIVER RAINIER | 2016 FOREST RIVER RAINIER | 2019 FOREST RIVER SALEM | 2018 FOREST RIVER SALEM | 2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM | 2016 FOREST RIVER SALEM | 2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM | 2017 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT | 2016 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT | 2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT | 2019 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD | 2018 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD | 2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD | 2016 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD | 2015 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD | 2015 FOREST RIVER VIBE | 2014 FOREST RIVER VIBE | 2019 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Forest River Vibe | 2014 Forest River Rainier | 2018 Forest River Rainier | 2016 Forest River Rainier | 2019 Forest River Salem | 2018 Forest River Salem | 2017 Forest River Salem | 2016 Forest River Salem | 2015 Forest River Salem | 2017 Forest River Wildcat | 2016 Forest River Wildcat | 2015 Forest River Wildcat | 2019 Forest River Wildwood | 2018 Forest River Wildwood | 2017 Forest River Wildwood | 2016 Forest River Wildwood | 2015 Forest River Wildwood | 2015 Forest River Vibe | 2014 Forest River Vibe | 2019 Forest River Wildcat — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V550000 on August 24, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: VIBE.