---
title: "20V-563 recall: Forest River Salem and Wildwood"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "20V-563"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-563"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-563.md"
---

# 20V-563 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:** 20V-563
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** TRAILER HITCHES
**Filed:** September 18, 2020
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V563

## The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers.  The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.

## The safety risk

If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

## The remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge.  The recall began October 13, 2020.  Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777.  Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230.


## 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)
- 2020 Forest River Salem: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2020) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2020.md)
- 2021 Forest River Salem: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2021) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2021.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)
- 2020 Forest River Wildwood: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/wildwood/2020) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/wildwood/2020.md)
- 2021 Forest River Wildwood: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/wildwood/2021) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/wildwood/2021.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-563