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NHTSARecalled Sep 24, 2021 · #21V745000

Incorrect GVWR On Federal Placard

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel trailers. The Federal Placard lists a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) that exceeds the load carrying capacity of the pin box, which could result in an overloaded pin box. An overloaded pin box can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Incorrect GVWR On Federal Placard
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Forest River will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1423.

View the official CPSC notice