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June 11, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V443000
Clearance Lamps Not Reflective Enough/FMVSS 108
Less reflective clearance lamps can affect how other drivers judge the length of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V443
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 289
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Salem Fifth Wheel, Salem Travel Trailer, Wildwood Fifth Wheel, and Wildwood Travel Trailer vehicles. The red and amber clearance lamps do not reflect enough light. As such these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment.”
Remedy
Dealers will add reflex stickers to both the amber and red clearance lamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1359.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Dear Forest River Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River – Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2021 Salem and Wildwood Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel recreational vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment”. Additionally, this non-compliance fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations; Part 108 “Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment”. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the safety of a person.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
The driver and passenger side clearance lamps (amber and red) fail to meet F/CMVSS 108 for lens reflectivity.
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
Without proper reflectivity of the side clearance lamps, the length of the trailer may not be visible to other vehicle
operators, which may cause a crash, property damage or injury.
WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?
Forest River is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership.
However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy which includes adding a Reflex Sticker to each amber and red clearance lamp. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy. You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations.
HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE?
The estimated time of repair is .20 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION?
If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized.
Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall.
Please send the service invoice to the following address:
Salem/Wildwood
Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
1803 Century Dr.
Goshen, IN 46528
SEOCONTENT-START
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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07/7/2021
This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above.
Dear Forest River Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to
you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River – Office of
Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2021
Salem and Wildwood Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel recreational vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment”. Additionally,
this non-compliance fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations; Part 108 “Lamps,
reflective devices and associated equipment”. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the
requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the safety of a person.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
The driver and passenger side clearance lamps (amber and red) fail to meet F/CMVSS 108 for lens reflectivity.
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
Without proper reflectivity of the side clearance lamps, the length of the trailer may not be visible to other vehicle
operators, which may cause a crash, property damage or injury.
WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?
Forest River is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership.
However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost
for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy which includes
adding a Reflex Sticker to each amber and red clearance lamp. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have
the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle
and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you
take your vehicle in for the recall remedy. You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations.
HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE?
The estimated time of repair is .20 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an
appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION?
If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall
inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized.
Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope
of this defect under recall.
Please send the service invoice to the following address:
Salem/Wildwood
Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
1803 Century Dr.
Goshen, IN 46528
DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE
VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT
BUILDING 11
423 N MAIN ST
MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218
NHTSA RECALL: 21V443
CANADA RECALL: 2021-366
FR ID: 51-1359
<<VIN>>
<<OWNER NAME/DEALERNAME>>
<<ADDRESS>>
<<CITY>>, <<ST>> <<ZIP-XXX>>
O Integrity
O Safety
O Quality
O Customer Service
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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What if you no longer own this vehicle?
If you no longer own this vehicle and have the address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner within 10 working days after the day in which the notice is received. You have received this letter because government regulations require that a notification is sent to the last known owner of record. Our records indicate that you are the current owner.
PLEASE NOTE: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THAT ANY VEHICLE LESSOR RECEIVING THIS RECALL NOTICE MUST FORWARD A COPY OF THIS NOTICE TO THE LESSEE WITHIN TEN DAYS.
MAY FOREST RIVER ASSIST YOU FURTHER?
If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired, please contact your Forest River Representative listed below:
CONTACT
PHONE
SALEM & WILDWOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE
(574) 534-3167
If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable amount of time or without charge, you may write to the following address:
For Canadian Owners Please Contact:
Head of Recalls
Motor Vehicle Safety Investigations Laboratory
Transport Canada
80 Noël street, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Z 0A1
Telephone (800) 333-0510
Facsimile (819) 420-4292
Recall ID: 2021-366
For US Owners Please Contact:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590
Or you may call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or (TTY: 1-800-424-9153).
Or visit www.safercar.gov and search;
Recall ID: 21V443
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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07/7/2021
Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B
“It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle
equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is
remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.”
–Forest River motorized and towable products are contained in this section-
CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5
Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Substantial
penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor
Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to
you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River – Office of
Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2021
Salem and Wildwood Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel recreational vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment”. Additionally,
this non-compliance fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations; Part 108 “Lamps,
reflective devices and associated equipment”. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the
requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the safety of a person.
The identified VIN referenced in the attached document(s).
The designated Date range of production is 04/30/2021 through 06/04/2021
DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE:
The driver and passenger side clearance lamps (amber and red) fail to meet F/CMVSS 108 for lens reflectivity.
EVALUATION OF RISK:
Without proper reflectivity of the side clearance lamps, the length of the trailer may not be visible to other vehicle
operators, which may cause a crash, property damage or injury.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Please order the Reflex Stickers from Salem/Wildwood to install as per the instructions located on Dealer Connect.
WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER OF THE REMEDY KIT?
F100272829
PICTURES AND PRIOR AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED
Pictures are required for the remedy and/or inspection after installation. Pictures of the remedy are a condition of
payment in which must be provided with a claim against the repair code(s).
DEALER REPAIR CODES: Dealer Connect
UNITED
STATES
CANADA REPAIR
CODE
DESCRIPTION ALLOWABLE
HOUR(S)
21V443 2021-366 RC-057-03-00-004075 Install Reflex Stickers .2 hrs
DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE
VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT
BUILDING 11
423 N MAIN ST
MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218
NHTSA RECALL: 21V443
CANADA RECALL: 2021-366
FR ID: 51-1359
<<DEALERNAME>>
<<ADDRESS>>
<<CITY>>, <<ST>> <<ZIP-XXX>>
O Integrity
O Safety
O Quality
O Customer Service
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION:
CONTACT PHONE
SALEM & WILDWOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE (574) 534-3167
The Recall shall be considered the utmost priority to remedy the 2021 Salem and Wildwood Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel
in question. The retail consumer shall not be charged any amount of monies for remedy to their 2021 Salem and
Wildwood Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel listed under this Recall.
If your dealership has already performed the remedy to 2021 Salem and Wildwood Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel, your
dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). If the
remedy needs to be performed on an out of warranty 2021 Salem and Wildwood Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel in which
the VIN falls under as stated in the identified VIN listing, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above
by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s).
Notice:
In no manner shall a Forest River Product Owner or Coachmen Product Owner be charged any fee(s) for scheduling,
conduction or completion of the recall. Additionally, all dealership(s) that are Forest River and/or Coachmen dealership(s)
are Federally Mandated to perform the recall once presented with this recall whether by the Owner or Dealership receipt
of this letter, without denial of service to the Owner. Lastly, denial of a remedy for this recall is a Federal Violation
punishable by law resulting substantial fines and/or civil penalties.
Federal Regulation requires that any lessor receiving this Recall must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee
within ten days. If your dealership no longer owns this vehicle, please inform the Warranty Manager of the
product listed above of the change of ownership.
SEOCONTENT-END
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2021 |
FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2021 |
7 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V443-9977.PDF 214.154KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V443-1235.pdf 212.573KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-21V443-8963.pdf 220.928KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2
RCLQRT-21V443-5376.PDF 211.137KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-3
RCLQRT-21V443-9990.PDF 211.234KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V443-7607.PDF 211.327KB
Latest Recalls Documents
For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V443&docType=RCL
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