Forest River is recalling 262 2023 Wildwood, Stealth Evo, and Salem travel trailers for unprotected refrigerator wiring. Free repair at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 262 2023 Wildwood, Stealth Evo, and Salem travel trailers over an 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-Volt refrigerator without over-current protection. Melted wiring can cause an electrical short and increase the risk of a fire, so Forest River dealers have a free repair available.
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What's wrong?
The refrigerator circuit in the 2023 Forest River Wildwood, Stealth Evo, and Salem travel trailers uses an 8-gauge wire to carry battery power to the 12-Volt refrigerator. That wire needs over-current protection, through an in-line fuse, so excess electrical current is stopped before the wire overheats.
On affected trailers, the in-line fuse was not installed during manufacturing. Without that fuse between the battery and refrigerator circuit, a short or overload leaves the 8-gauge wire without the protection it was designed to have. The wire then heats beyond its safe range and melts, damaging the refrigerator wiring and the surrounding electrical path.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not expect a dashboard alert, appliance message, or visible symptom before the wire overheats.
Who's affected?
Covers the Wildwood, Stealth Evo, and Salem trailer lines, all with the same refrigerator inline fuse.
| 2023 Forest River Wildwood | Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| 2023 Forest River Stealth Evo | Refrigerator |
| 2023 Forest River Salem | Refrigerator |
| Units affected | 262 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2023 Forest River trailer model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Melted wiring can create an electrical short and increase the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before failure, so treat the VIN result as the decision point and schedule the repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Forest River Wildwood, Stealth Evo, or Salem travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free 20-AMP mini-breaker installation that adds over-current protection to the refrigerator wiring.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V920 when you call.
- Avoid using the 12-Volt refrigerator until the repair is complete, since the unprotected wire can melt and short.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River dealer technician installs a 20 amp mini breaker to add overcurrent protection for the refrigerator wiring. The recall repair is free. The inspection still matters if you already paid for a related repair, because Forest River wants the correct parts and procedures confirmed. For reimbursement, send the service invoice to Salem/Wildwood Forest River, Inc., Attn: Warranty Manager, 1429 South East Uglow, Dallas, OR 97338. Refunds are limited to repairs within the scope of this defect under recall.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 13, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 10, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 23, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| January 23, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 23, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V920?
Recall 22V920 covers 262 2023 Forest River Wildwood, Stealth Evo, and Salem travel trailers with 8-gauge wiring connected to the 12-Volt refrigerator that lacks over-current protection. Forest River dealers will install a 20-AMP mini-breaker for free.
What should I do if my 2023 Forest River Wildwood, Stealth Evo, or Salem is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 22V920. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer to schedule installation of the 20-AMP mini-breaker. Reference Forest River recall number 22-1580 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Forest River will install the 20-AMP mini-breaker free of charge through its dealer network.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The refrigerator wiring can melt without proper over-current protection, and melted wiring can cause an electrical short. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair before further use.
When were owners notified about recall 22V920?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on January 10, 2023. If you bought the travel trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413 with recall number 22-1580.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V920000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-503-831-5413 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V920 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V920000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 →