NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026–2027 Forest River Salem and 1 more recall: Incorrect GVWR on Federal Placard/FMVSS 120
- Recall number
- 26V439000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Equipment
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 18
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Equipment
Affected vehicles
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
04-2075
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V439000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.