---
title: "17V-484 recall: Forest River Salem and Wildwood"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "17V-484"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-484"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-484.md"
---

# 17V-484 recall: Forest River Salem and Wildwood

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

**Campaign:** 17V-484
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
**Filed:** August 2, 2017
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V484

## The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers.  The Federal Placards on these vehicles may state an incorrect weight of the trailer.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

## The safety risk

An incorrect weight on the label may affect how the operator loads the vehicle, impacting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

## The remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard with correct weight and cargo carrying capacity, free of charge.  The recall began August 4, 2017.  Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058.  Forest River's number for this recall is 63-07312017-0485.


## Rigs named in this campaign

A model year on this list is not proof a VIN is included.

- 2018 Forest River Salem: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2018.md)
- 2018 Forest River Wildwood: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/wildwood/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/wildwood/2018.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-484