---
title: "18V-550 recall: Forest River"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "18V-550"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-550"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-550.md"
---

# 18V-550 recall: Forest River

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-550
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
**Filed:** August 21, 2018
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V550

## The problem

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.

## The safety risk

If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

## The remedy

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.


## 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)
- 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)
- 2018 Forest River Vibe: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/vibe/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/vibe/2018.md)
- 2019 Forest River Vibe: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/vibe/2019) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/vibe/2019.md)
- 2018 Forest River Wildcat: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/wildcat/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/wildcat/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)
- 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-550