Incorrect axle equalizer may cause axle contact
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 forest river salem and wildwood recreational trailers. these vehicles are equipped with an axle equalizer that can allow the axle to contact the chassis.
Safety Consequence
If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle equalizer kit with a taller equalizer kit, free of charge. the recall began on june 27, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-4058. forest river's number for this recall is 72-0753.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 18V386000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V386000?
NHTSA recall 18V386000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 8, 2018. It addresses: Incorrect axle equalizer may cause axle contact. The recall affects approximately 152 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 18V386000 or the manufacturer campaign number 72-0753. 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.