2019 Forest River Salem, 2019 Forest River Wildwood Recall: Clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly…
NHTSA campaign 18V856000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Dec 3, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the clearance light wiring, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-0921.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Salem | 2019 |
| Forest River | Wildwood | 2019 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V856000 (manufacturer number 63-0921). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.