2026–2027 Forest River Salem, 2026–2027 Forest River Wildwood Recall: Federal Placard may have the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
NHTSA campaign 26V439000 · Equipment · filed Jul 8, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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."
The risk
Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, 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
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 | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Salem | 2026, 2027 |
| Forest River | Wildwood | 2026, 2027 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V439000 (manufacturer number 04-2075). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.