United StatesCertain 2026–2027 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers are affected if their federal placard shows an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The placard error means the trailers do not comply with FMVSS 120 and referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install a corrected label free of charge; owner letters were mailed July 22, 2026, and owners can contact Forest River at 1-574-534-3167 (Forest River recall number 04-2075).
What's being 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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V439000; Manufacturer campaign 04-2075
The hazard
Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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