Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The side entry gate latch may become unlocked, allowing the strut to open the gate during transit. As many as 1,367 RVs may be affected by the recall, which was issued June 2.
An open gate can strike other road users and increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a warning label and tethered pin and remove the strut, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 12, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1935.
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Another Forest River recall solved by putting a band aid on the problem instead of fixing it.
Then putting a label on to make the owner responsible.
Yikes! And Forest River pads their lead in the Most RV Recalls Annually race. 🙁 Thank you for the news, RV Travel! Have agreat day and safe travels. 🙂