Recall 26V439 affects 18 2026-2027 Forest River Wildwood and Salem travel trailers with incorrect GVWR labels. The corrected label will be free once available.
Forest River is recalling 18 2026-2027 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers because the Federal Placard lists the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. If an owner relies on that rating, the trailer can be overloaded and crash risk increases; the Forest River dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on the 2026-2027 Forest River Wildwood and Salem is the weight label mounted on the travel trailer. It lists the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, which is the maximum loaded weight the trailer is certified to carry. It also lists axle information that helps an owner, dealer, or inspector confirm the correct loading limits.
On affected trailers, the placard was printed with the wrong GVWR and axle specifications. Forest River traced the issue to a clerical error involving a tandem axle option code used on a triple axle trailer. The trailer itself is not described as having a broken axle or wheel part, but the label gives the wrong data for weight and axle reference.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is printed information on the placard, so an owner will not hear, feel, or see a mechanical symptom while towing.
Who's affected?
Covers Wildwood and Salem trailers from the 2026 and 2027 model years with the same federal placard issue.
| 2026 Forest River Wildwood | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2026 Forest River Salem | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2027 Forest River Wildwood | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2027 Forest River Salem | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 18 |
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?
An incorrect GVWR label can make the vehicle look rated for more weight than it is. Loading from that wrong number can overload the vehicle and increase crash risk. Use the corrected weight label once installed, and avoid loading to the printed limit before the dealer fixes it. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026-2027 Forest River Wildwood or Salem travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Watch for Forest River's owner letter about the corrected Federal Placard and GVWR label.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer once scheduling opens for the free corrected-label installation.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V439 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer near the listed GVWR until the corrected label is installed.
What happens at the repair
Forest River has identified the dealer remedy: a Forest River technician will install a corrected federal placard with the proper Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The final dealer repair will be free once the campaign repair opens, including parts and labor. If you already paid for a related label correction before the recall notice, Forest River's standard reimbursement plan on file covers documented out of pocket costs. Keep your invoice and payment record, then ask Forest River customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 8, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| August 17, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V439?
Recall 26V439 covers 18 2026-2027 Forest River Wildwood and Salem travel trailers with an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the Federal Placard. Referencing the wrong GVWR can lead to unintentional overloading and increase crash risk. Forest River dealers will install a corrected label for free.
What should I do if my 2026-2027 Forest River Wildwood or Salem is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 26V439. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule installation of the corrected Federal Placard. Reference Forest River recall number 04-2075 when you call. The repair is free.
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 corrected label free of charge. The fix addresses the incorrect GVWR information on the Federal Placard.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is unintentional overloading. If an owner relies on the incorrect GVWR shown on the Federal Placard, the trailer can be loaded beyond its proper rating, increasing crash risk. The free dealer repair replaces that label with corrected weight-rating information.
When will Forest River notify owners?
Forest River expects to mail owner notification letters in July 2026. You do not need to wait for a letter to act. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Forest River dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167 with recall number 04-2075.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V439000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-534-3167 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V439 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V439000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 26, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →