---
title: "18V-386 recall: Forest River Salem and Wildwood"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "18V-386"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-386"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-386.md"
---

# 18V-386 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:** 18V-386
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
**Filed:** June 8, 2018
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V386

## The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers.  These vehicles are equipped with an axle equalizer that can allow the axle to contact the chassis.

## The safety risk

If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

## The remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle equalizer kit with a taller equalizer kit, free of charge.  The recall began on June 27, 2018.  Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058.  Forest River's number for this recall is 72-0753.


## Rigs named in this campaign

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

- 2019 Forest River Salem: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2019) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2019.md)
- 2019 Forest River Wildwood: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/wildwood/2019) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/wildwood/2019.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-386