2025–2026 Forest River Salem, Forest River Wildwood: Latches/locks/linkages recall
NHTSA campaign 25V425000 · 126 units potentially affected · filed Jun 20, 2025
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.
Why it matters
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V425000
- Manufacturer no.
- 69-1945
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
- Units affected
- 126
- Report received
- Jun 20, 2025
- Owner letters
- Jul 22, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Salem 2025, 2026
- Forest River Wildwood 2025, 2026