Trailer may detach from vehicle
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 salem ice cabin trailers manufactured october 10, 2014, to october 28, 2014, and certain model year 2015 wildwood ice cabin trailers manufactured october 10, 2014, to october 22, 2014. due to insufficient thickness, the lippert components-brand draw bar of the affected trailers may break.
Safety Consequence
If the draw bar breaks, the front of the trailer may fall or the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river has notified the dealers who have the affected trailers quarantined on their lots. lippert components personnel will reinforce the draw tube, free of charge. the recall began on november 17, 2014. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest river's number for this recall is 06-11032014.
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FAQ: Recall 14V712000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V712000?
NHTSA recall 14V712000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on November 7, 2014. It addresses: Trailer may detach from vehicle. The recall affects approximately 40 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V712000 or the manufacturer campaign number 06-11032014. 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.