NHTSA recall 18V933000
Electrical system › Wiring
Forest River Salem and 1 more
Reported Dec 27, 2018151 vehicles affectedForest River, Inc.Maker’s number 44-0929Built Aug 27, 2018 – Dec 13, 2018
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The power cord hatch is located above the water heater exhaust, possibly resulting in the cord or the hatch melting.
The risk
A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.
The remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will secure the power cord away from the water heater exhaust, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0929.