NHTSA 18V-550: FOREST RIVER RAINIER, FOREST RIVER SALEM, FOREST RIVER WILDCAT, FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD, FOREST RIVER VIBE (2014–2019) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Models the notice names: RAINIER; SALEM; VIBE; WILDCAT; WILDWOOD
Product: FOREST RIVER RAINIER
Brand: FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
- Hazard
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
- Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
- Recall date
- August 21, 2018
- Published
- Not stated
Scope — the regulator’s own words
“Vehicle 1 : 2014-2019 Forest River Inc. Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier - See attached PDF listing Sub-Models”
Notice, Part 573 report, Vehicle Information: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCLRPT-18V550-7799.PDF · read 2026-10-25
Affected products in our database
- SalemLIKELY MATCHView platform: Salem →
- VibeLIKELY MATCHView platform: Vibe →
- WildcatLIKELY MATCHView platform: Wildcat →
- WildwoodLIKELY MATCHView platform: Wildwood →
Regulator & source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · nhtsa.gov
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Official recall notice: nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V550000
Last updated October 25, 2026
Sources
- Cited address
Source: nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V550000