Recall 25V708 covers 38 2026 Forest River Salem and Wildwood travel trailers for a griddle gas-line stowage defect. Repair will be free at Forest River dealers once available.
Forest River is recalling 38 2026 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers because the exterior griddle can be stowed while it is still connected to the LP gas line. A stowed griddle with gas still in use can increase the risk of a fire, and the Forest River dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The exterior griddle tray on the 2026 Forest River Salem and Wildwood travel trailers is the slide-out storage tray for the outside cooking griddle. The griddle uses an LP gas line for fuel, and the tray is supposed to keep the appliance secured when it is stored for travel. A locking mechanism is part of that storage setup.
On the recalled trailers, the griddle tray is missing the lock. Without that lock, the exterior griddle can be pushed back into its stored position while it is still connected to the LP gas line. The problem comes from the vendor-supplied griddle tray assembly, and Forest River identified the missing lock during inspection before retail sale.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or dealer checking the trailer would need to confirm whether the griddle tray has the required locking mechanism and whether the griddle can be stowed while connected.
Who's affected?
Covers both Salem and Wildwood trailers from the 2026 model year, with the same griddle tray issue in the oven/stove/cooktop equipment.
| 2026 Forest River Salem | Oven/stove/cooktop |
|---|---|
| 2026 Forest River Wildwood | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| Units affected | 38 |
| 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 griddle stowed while gas is still in use can raise the risk of a fire. Forest River lists no warning sign, so keep the griddle out of storage whenever gas is in use and contact the dealer if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Forest River Salem or Wildwood travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Wait for Forest River repair instructions before scheduling service; the final owner repair is not open yet.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167 with questions, and reference recall number 25V708 when you call.
- Avoid stowing the exterior griddle while it is still connected to the LP gas line.
- Schedule the free locking-mechanism inspection and repair once Forest River opens the remedy; the repair keeps the griddle from being stowed while gas is connected.
What happens at the repair
Forest River says all affected trailers remain in manufacturer control, so owner letters are not needed. Once the dealer repair opens for any trailer that reaches an owner before completion, a Forest River technician will inspect the exterior griddle setup and install a locking mechanism if the griddle lacks one. The final dealer repair will be free once available. Forest River uses its general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related griddle or LP gas line repair, ask Forest River customer service how to submit documented expenses under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 17, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 23, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 26, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| November 26, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V708?
Recall 25V708 covers 38 2026 Forest River Salem and Wildwood travel trailers with an exterior griddle that can be stowed while still connected to the LP gas line. A griddle stowed while gas is in use can increase fire risk. Forest River dealers will inspect and install a locking mechanism for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Forest River Salem or Wildwood is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your travel trailer is included in recall 25V708. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167 and reference recall 44-1992. Do not stow the exterior griddle while it is connected to LP gas.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost, and Forest River says dealers will inspect the exterior griddle setup and install a locking mechanism free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk in recall 25V708 is fire. Forest River reported that the exterior griddle can be stowed while the LP gas line is still connected and in use, increasing the chance of a fire. Keep the griddle disconnected from LP gas before it is stowed.
When will owners be notified about recall 25V708?
Forest River says owner letters are not needed because all affected travel trailers are still under manufacturer control. The repair path is dealer inspection and locking-mechanism installation before the trailers reach owners.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V708000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-534-3167 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V708 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V708000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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