Recall 24V628 affects 34 2024 Forest River Salem and Wildwood travel trailers for tire contact with outriggers. Free repair at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 34 2024 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers because a tire can contact the outrigger and fail. Tire failure can cause loss of control and increase crash risk, and Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The chassis outrigger on a 2024 Forest River Salem or Wildwood travel trailer is a metal support tied into the trailer frame. Its job is to help support the body and floor structure while keeping clear of moving parts, including the tires. The tire needs open space around it as the suspension moves and the trailer load changes.
On affected trailers, an engineering error placed the chassis outrigger where it interferes with the tire. As the trailer rolls, the tire contacts the outrigger instead of running free. That contact rubs or cuts the tire, and the tire can fail while the trailer is being towed.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on noise, vibration, or visible tire damage before the problem becomes unsafe.
Who's affected?
Spans the Salem and Wildwood lines, with the tire concern tied to the trailer chassis outrigger.
| 2024 Forest River Salem | tire |
|---|---|
| 2024 Forest River Salem | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2024 Forest River Wildwood | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2024 Forest River Wildwood | tire |
| Units affected | 34 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching 2024 Forest River Salem or Wildwood does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Tire failure can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the recall repair soon. 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 travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free outrigger replacement and relocation that keeps the tire from contacting the outrigger.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V628 when you call.
- Inspect the tires before each trip and stop towing if you see tire damage, rubbing, vibration, or low pressure.
- Tow cautiously until the repair is complete; leave extra stopping distance and avoid high-speed travel.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician replaces and relocates the outriggers so the tire no longer contacts that structure. The inspection and repair are free under recall 24V628, and parts and labor are covered. Forest River's reimbursement plan covers previously paid repairs that are within the scope of this defect. The recall inspection or repair still needs to be completed to confirm the correct parts and procedures were used. Send the service invoice to the Salem/Wildwood Forest River warranty manager at the address listed in the owner notice.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 22, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 10, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 1, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| October 1, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 1, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V628?
Recall 24V628 covers 34 2024 Forest River Salem and Wildwood travel trailers where a tire can contact an outrigger and fail. Tire failure can cause loss of control and increase crash risk. Forest River dealers will replace and relocate the outriggers 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 trailer is included in recall 24V628. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the outrigger replacement and relocation. Reference recall number 24V628 or Forest River recall 44-1831 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River dealers will replace and relocate the outriggers free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tire failure while the trailer is in use. On affected Salem and Wildwood trailers, the tire can contact the outrigger, causing the tire to fail. A failed tire can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
When were owners notified about this recall?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on September 10, 2024. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a Forest River dealer if your trailer is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V628000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-534-3167 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V628 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V628000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (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 →