Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels

Sep 29, 2023 — Recall Campaign #23V658000

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels. These vehicles may be missing a secondary emergency exit.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

23V658000

Manufacturer:	Forest River, Inc.
Recall date:	September 29, 2023
NHTSA Campaign #:	23V658000
Units affected:	6

Description:: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels. These vehicles may be missing a secondary emergency exit.
Consequeces:: A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay the occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action:: Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1683.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affects the following:

2024 FOREST RIVER SALEM Complaints
Fireplace within entertainment center/slide began to work only on low. Cleaned unit, had to pull access panel to access electrical outlet that fireplace was plugged into. Found a browned outlet face. Turned off circuit, pulled outlet and found a charred electrical line and back of outlet. This was probably moments from being a fire. Attempted to contact Forest River - Salem Cruise Lite division but never received any communication back.;
2024 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Complaints
The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Wildwood Trailer. The contact stated that excessive heat generated by the oven and there was no venting system around the appliance. The contact stated that during normal operation, the heat buildup caused melting of the backsplash behind the oven and melting and heat damage beneath an adjacent drawer. The contact stated that smoke, overheating, and melting were observed. No fire had occurred; however, the contact expressed concerns that there was a potential fire hazard. The trailer was permanently parked and was not inspected. A repair shop inspected the trailer onsite and advised the contact that the oven, backsplash, and venting system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer advised using smaller pots while operating the oven; however, the contact remained concerned that the lack of venting had not been addressed. The contact stated that the manufacturer declined the warranty coverage or goodwill assistance to repair the RV. The RV was not repaired.;