Recall 14V712 affects 40 2015 Forest River Wildwood and Salem trailers for a thin draw bar that can break. The Forest River repair is free.
Forest River is recalling 40 2015 Wildwood and Salem Ice Cabin trailers because the Lippert Components draw bar was built with insufficient thickness. If the draw bar breaks, the front of the trailer can fall or the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle, which increases crash risk; Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The draw bar on the 2015 Forest River Wildwood and Salem Ice Cabin trailers is the front tube structure that carries towing loads between the trailer frame and the hitch area. It has to support the trailer while it is being pulled, lowered onto the ice, and moved back onto pavement. On these Ice Cabin trailers, that front structure is part of what keeps the trailer level and supported during towing.
The problem is the single tube draw bar does not have enough wall thickness. Under load, the tube and the area around the front cross member crack instead of holding their shape. Forest River's repair difference is to reinforce and plate the single draw tube and reinforce the front cross member where the parts meet.
The warning sign described for this recall is direct and physical: the front of the trailer collapses to the pavement. Visible cracking around the draw tube at the front cross member is also part of the reported failure pattern.
Who's affected?
Covers two Forest River trailer lines from the 2015 model year, both tied to the same recreational vehicle/trailer equipment component.
| 2015 Forest River Wildwood | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2015 Forest River Salem | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 40 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A broken draw bar can let the front of the trailer drop to the pavement or let the trailer separate from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair before towing the trailer again. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Forest River Wildwood or Salem trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free draw-tube reinforcement that addresses the too-thin Lippert Components draw bar.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V712 when you call.
- Ask the dealer how to move the trailer safely before the reinforcement is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, Forest River handles this as an open recall repair. Lippert Components personnel reinforce the draw tube on the affected trailer because the Lippert Components draw bar was built with insufficient thickness and can break. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Dealers with affected trailers were notified and quarantined those trailers on their lots, so the service desk should already know the campaign by Forest River's recall number, 06-11032014.
Timeline
| November 7, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 17, 2014 | Dealer notification began |
| November 17, 2014 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 17, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V712?
Recall 14V712 covers 40 2015 Forest River Wildwood and Salem Ice Cabin trailers with a Lippert Components draw bar that has insufficient thickness. If the draw bar breaks, the trailer front can fall or detach from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2015 Forest River Wildwood or Salem is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V712. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383 and reference recall number 14V712. The draw tube reinforcement is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. For recall 14V712, Lippert Components personnel reinforce the draw tube free of charge through the Forest River recall process.
What is the safety risk on this Forest River recall?
The safety risk is trailer separation or a front-end drop while towing. If the draw bar breaks, the front of the trailer can fall or the trailer can detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V712000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-800-353-7383 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V712 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V712000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →