Frame spring hanger failure
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 salem 8x16fk, 8x18rb, 8x20rd, 8x20rc, 8x20sv, 8x21rv, 8x22rdv, and 8x22rhv, and 2015 wildwood 8x16fk, 8x18rb, 8x20rd, 8x20rc, 8x20sv, 8x21rv, 8x22rdv, and 8x22rhv ice house fishing cabin trailers manufactured september 22, 2014, to october 23, 2014. the affected trailers may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.
Safety Consequence
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers quarantined. dealers will install a spring hanger reinforcement kit, free of charge. the recall began in late october 2014. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-353-7383. forest river's number for this recall is 6-102914.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 14V689000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V689000?
NHTSA recall 14V689000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on October 31, 2014. It addresses: Frame spring hanger failure. The recall affects approximately 206 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V689000 or the manufacturer campaign number 6-102914. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.