---
title: "20V-589 recall: Forest River Salem and Wildwood"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "20V-589"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-589"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-589.md"
---

# 20V-589 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-589
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
**Filed:** September 25, 2020
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V589

## The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers.  The flame on the cooktop may become inverted, due to the cooktop not being isolated from the furnace return air.

## The safety risk

An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.

## The remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add sealant to the gaps in the paneling that are allowing the return air from the furnace to cause the inverted flame, free of charge.  The recall began October 15, 2020.  Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167.  Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1232.


## Rigs named in this campaign

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

- 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)
- 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-589