Recall 24V629 covers 132 2024-2025 Forest River Wildwood and Salem travel trailers for tire-to-chassis contact. Repair is free at a franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 132 2024-2025 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers because the tires can contact chassis components and fail. Tire failure can cause loss of vehicle 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 slideout head on these 2024-2025 Forest River Salem and Wildwood travel trailers is part of the structure around the slideout area. That structure needs to sit far enough away from the tires so the tires have open clearance while the trailer is moving, loaded, and riding over normal road surfaces.
On affected trailers, an engineering error left the tires too close to chassis components. When the tire contacts that structure, the rubber sidewall or tread area is rubbed by a fixed part that is not supposed to touch it. Continued contact damages the tire and can lead to tire failure while the trailer is being towed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The trailer can look normal before the tire is damaged, so do not rely on noise, vibration, or visible rubbing to confirm whether your trailer is included.
Who's affected?
Wildwood and Salem travel trailers from the 2024 and 2025 model years share the same slideout head structure concern.
| 2024 Forest River Wildwood | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2025 Forest River Wildwood | body or structural component |
| 2025 Forest River Salem | body or structural component |
| 2024 Forest River Salem | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 132 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident 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?
Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and use extra caution until the riser kit is installed. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Forest River Wildwood or Salem is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free riser-kit installation that addresses tire contact with chassis components.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it, or reference recall number 24V629 when you call.
- Limit towing until the repair is complete, and stop towing if the tires show damage or contact with chassis components.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs a riser kit to add clearance so the tires do not contact chassis components. The kit, inspection, and labor are free under recall 24V629. If you paid for a repair within the scope of this tire clearance defect, Forest River says the recall still needs to be inspected or performed to confirm the correct parts and procedure were used. Submit the service invoice to the Salem/Wildwood Forest River warranty manager for refund review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 22, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 18, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 1, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| October 1, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 1, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 1, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V629?
Recall 24V629 covers 132 2024-2025 Forest River Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The tires can contact chassis components, which can cause tire failure and loss of vehicle control. Forest River dealers will install a riser kit for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Forest River Wildwood or Salem is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 24V629. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer to schedule the riser kit installation. Reference recall number 24V629 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River dealers will install the riser kit free of charge. Forest River lists recall number 69-1833 for this repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tire failure while the trailer is being towed. Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free riser kit installation before using the trailer again.
When were owners notified about recall 24V629?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on September 18, 2024. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your Wildwood or Salem trailer is included, then call a Forest River dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V629000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-534-3167 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V629 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V629000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
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