Forest River Salem and Wildwood recall 26V439000 - Labels
NHTSA · July 8, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V439000 (Forest River), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 18.
- Component: Labels.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Forest River, Inc.
- Source ID
- 26V439000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 621 recall campaigns from Forest River, Inc since 2010, 29 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 18 vehicles, it is larger than 12% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
Consequence
Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall 04-2075.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Salem | 2026 |
| Forest River | Salem | 2027 |
| Forest River | Wildwood | 2026 |
| Forest River | Wildwood | 2027 |
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