Outside shower cover covers water heater exhaust
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2018 forest river wildwood, and 2016-2019 forest river salem recreational trailers. the outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.
Safety Consequence
The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will install a replacement outside shower, free of charge. the recall began on july 24, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. forest river's number for this recall is 44-0762.
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FAQ: Recall 18V436000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V436000?
NHTSA recall 18V436000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 27, 2018. It addresses: Outside shower cover covers water heater exhaust. The recall affects approximately 326 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 18V436000 or the manufacturer campaign number 44-0762. 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.