Recall 21V443 affects 289 2021 Forest River Wildwood and Salem trailers for low-reflecting clearance lamps. Free repair at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 289 2021 Wildwood and Salem trailers because the red and amber clearance lamps do not reflect enough light. Less reflection can make it harder for other drivers to judge the trailer's length and raise the risk of a crash; Forest River dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The red and amber clearance lamps on the 2021 Forest River Wildwood and Salem trailers are exterior marker lights. They help show the trailer's width and position, and their lenses are also supposed to reflect light when another vehicle's headlights hit them. That reflected light matters when the trailer is parked, turning, or seen from the side in low light.
On the affected trailers, Forest River used substitute clearance lamps after the original lamp supplier ran out. The substitute lamp lenses did not reflect enough light to meet the federal lighting standard. The lamps still mark the trailer, but the lens itself does not give the expected reflected signal to other drivers.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is built into the lamp lens, so an owner is not expected to notice a change while using the trailer. Forest River's corrected setup adds amber and red reflex stickers so the trailer meets the reflectivity requirement.
Who's affected?
The shared part is red clearance lamp 003-19R, tied to the exterior lighting on both Forest River trailer lines.
| 2021 Forest River Wildwood | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2021 Forest River Salem | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 289 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2021 Forest River Wildwood or Salem does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Less reflective clearance lamps make it harder for other drivers to judge the trailer's length, increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign for this visibility issue, so use extra caution around traffic and schedule the lamp sticker repair. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Forest River Wildwood or Salem is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free reflex-sticker repair that helps the red and amber clearance lamps reflect enough light.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V443 when you call.
- Use extra space when towing until the repair is complete, since the trailer clearance lamps reflect less light than required.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167 with questions about recall 21V443.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician adds reflex stickers to the amber and red clearance lamps covered by the recall. The repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for this lamp-reflector repair before the recall notice, ask the dealer or Forest River customer service how to submit repair documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 11, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 11, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 20, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| July 20, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 20, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V443?
Recall 21V443 covers 289 2021 Forest River Wildwood and Salem fifth wheels and travel trailers with red and amber clearance lamps that do not reflect enough light. Forest River dealers will add reflex stickers to the affected amber and red clearance lamps for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Forest River Wildwood or Salem is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 21V443. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer to schedule the clearance-lamp sticker repair. Reference Forest River recall number 51-1359 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will add reflex stickers to both the amber and red clearance lamps free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that less reflective clearance lamps can make it harder for other drivers to judge the trailer's length. That increases crash risk, especially when another driver is passing, following, or changing lanes near the trailer.
When were owners notified about recall 21V443?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on June 11, 2021. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN and give Forest River recall number 51-1359 to the dealer service desk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V443000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-534-3167 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V443 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V443000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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