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Forest River 2027 Salem and Wildwood Travel Trailers

The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to the LP gas line, increasing fire risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2027 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.

The recall affects 60 vehicles and was reported to NHTSA on September 10, 2026. Dealers will install a clamp on the griddle to ensure it cannot be stowed with gas connected, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 15, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will install a clamp on the griddle to ensure it cannot be stowed with gas connected, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed September 15, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will install a clamp on the griddle to ensure it cannot be stowed with gas connected, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 15, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 06-2095.

Is your Forest River affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2027

Forest River

  • Salem
  • Wildwood

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
Vehicle equipment defect
Campaign
26V586000
Vehicles affected
60
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
06-2095
Manufacturer phone
1-574-534-3167

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)