NHTSA recall 22V920000
Equipment › Appliance › Refrigerator
Forest River Salem and 2 more
Reported Dec 13, 2022262 vehicles affectedForest River, Inc.Maker’s number 22-1580
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, Stealth EVO, and Wildwood travel trailers. The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-Volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt.
The risk
Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will install a 20-AMP mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1580.