Recall 23V658 affects 6 2024 Forest River Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels missing a secondary emergency exit. Free repair at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 6 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels because they were built without a secondary emergency exit. In an emergency, the missing exit window can prevent or delay occupants from getting out, increasing injury risk, and Forest River dealers will install the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The recalled part is the egress window on 2024 Forest River Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels. An egress window is an emergency escape window, separate from the main door, that gives people inside the trailer another way out if the usual exit is blocked. It should be sized, placed, and built so it can open for escape in an emergency.
On the affected fifth wheels, the problem is not a broken latch, cracked glass, or worn seal. Forest River identified a manufacturing error after a switch to square windows. Some trailers left manufacturing control without the required secondary emergency exit installed, which means the trailer has fewer escape options than it was designed to provide.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is a build condition, not a part that gradually wears out while towing or camping, so the issue is found by checking whether the proper egress window is present.
Who's affected?
Covers both Salem and Wildwood trailers, with the same egress window issue.
| 2024 Forest River Salem | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2024 Forest River Wildwood | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 6 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents 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 missing emergency exit window can slow or block occupants from getting out during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before an emergency exit is needed, so confirm whether the Salem or Wildwood is included before it enters service. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Forest River Salem or Wildwood is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free emergency-exit-window installation that adds the missing secondary exit.
- Reference recall number 23V658 and Forest River recall 51-1683 when you call.
- Avoid using the trailer for travel or overnight stays until the emergency exit window is installed.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs the missing emergency exit window on the affected Salem or Wildwood fifth wheel. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Forest River says the affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, so owner letters were not mailed. If you already paid for a repair within the scope of this defect, you can request a refund. Send the service invoice to Forest River's Salem and Wildwood warranty manager using the address listed in the recall notice.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 29, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 8, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| November 8, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 8, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V658?
Recall 23V658 covers 6 2024 Forest River Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels that are missing a secondary emergency exit. A missing emergency exit window can delay occupants during an emergency and increase injury risk. Forest River dealers will install the emergency exit window for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Forest River Salem or Wildwood is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific fifth wheel is included in recall 23V658. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer to schedule installation of the emergency exit window. Reference Forest River recall number 51-1683 or call Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River dealers will install the emergency exit window free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 23V658.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is delayed escape during an emergency. If the secondary emergency exit window is missing, occupants have fewer ways out of the fifth wheel, increasing the risk of injury. The repair path is direct: a Forest River dealer installs the missing emergency exit window for free.
Will Forest River mail owner letters for this recall?
No. Forest River reported that all affected vehicles were still in dealer inventory, so owner notification letters will not be mailed. If you are shopping for or recently bought a 2024 Salem or Wildwood, check your VIN before use and confirm recall 23V658 is complete.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V658000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-534-3167 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V658 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V658000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
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