Recall 21V745 affects 61 2021-2022 Forest River Salem and Wildwood trailers for an overstated GVWR placard. Forest River mails the replacement placard free.
Forest River is recalling 61 2021-2022 Wildwood and Salem fifth wheel trailers because the federal placard lists a GVWR higher than the pin box load capacity. That mismatch can overload the pin box and lead to failure, increasing crash risk; Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2021-2022 Forest River Wildwood or Salem fifth wheel trailer is the weight label owners use before loading the trailer. It lists the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, or GVWR, which is the maximum allowed trailer weight when the trailer is loaded. The pin box is the front connection point that fits into the truck's fifth wheel hitch and carries part of that loaded weight.
On affected trailers, the placard listed a GVWR that was too high for the pin box rating. Forest River traced the issue to the GVWR not being de-rated during initial data entry. That means the label allowed owners to load the trailer beyond what the pin box was rated to carry.
There is no warning sign before failure. The owner-facing clue is the placard itself: the corrected label has a lower Cargo Carrying Capacity that matches the pin box rating.
Who's affected?
Covers both Wildwood and Salem trailers from the 2021 and 2022 model years, with the same federal placard label issue.
| 2022 Forest River Wildwood | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2021 Forest River Salem | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2021 Forest River Wildwood | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2022 Forest River Salem | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 61 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overloaded pin box can fail and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so use the VIN result to confirm whether your trailer is included and schedule the remedy promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2022 Forest River Wildwood or Salem fifth wheel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167 to request the free replacement Federal Placard that corrects the GVWR label for the pin box load limit.
- Reference recall number 21V745 and Forest River recall 69-1423 when you call.
- Install the new placard when it arrives, or ask a franchised Forest River dealer for help if the label placement is unclear.
- Avoid loading the trailer by the incorrect GVWR label until the replacement placard is installed.
What happens at the repair
For this recall, the repair is a corrected Federal Placard, not a parts replacement at a dealer. Forest River mails owners a new placard with the correct weight information, free of charge. If a service visit is needed to inspect or complete the recall work, the recall repair remains free. If you already paid for a repair tied to this same placard issue, Forest River's reimbursement process covers eligible expenses. Send the service invoice to Forest River's Warranty Manager using the address in the owner notice.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 24, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 8, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 3, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| November 3, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 3, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V745?
Recall 21V745 covers 61 2021-2022 Forest River Wildwood and Salem fifth wheel trailers with a Federal Placard that lists a GVWR above the pin box load capacity. An overloaded pin box can fail and increase crash risk. Forest River will mail a corrected Federal Placard for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2022 Forest River Wildwood or Salem is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 21V745. If it is, contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167 and reference recall 69-1423. Forest River will provide the corrected Federal Placard free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Forest River will mail the new Federal Placard free of charge. You do not pay for the corrected label tied to recall 21V745.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is pin box overload. The Federal Placard can show a GVWR above what the pin box is rated to carry, which can overload the pin box. If the pin box fails, crash risk increases.
When were owners notified about recall 21V745?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on October 8, 2021. If you bought the trailer used or never received that letter, check your VIN and call Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167 with recall number 69-1423.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V745000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-534-3167 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V745 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V745000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →