NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V425000 · manufacturer campaign 69-1945

Latches/locks/linkages — Forest River · reported 20 Jun 2025 · 126 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailer recreational trailers. The exterior transit latch on the rear patio door cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle.

The risk

A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will remove the exterior transit latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1945.

NHTSA campaign
25V425000
Manufacturer campaign
69-1945
Filed by
Forest River, Inc.
Report received
20 Jun 2025
Owners notified
22 Jul 2025
Potentially affected
126

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2025 Forest River Salem 2026 Forest River Salem 2025 Forest River Wildwood 2026 Forest River Wildwood

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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