Water heater exhaust may melt power cord or hatch
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 salem and wildwood recreational trailers. the power cord hatch is located above the water heater exhaust, possibly resulting in the cord or the hatch melting.
Safety Consequence
A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action
Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will secure the power cord away from the water heater exhaust, free of charge. the recall began february 4, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 574-534-6127. forest river's number for this recall is 44-0929.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Electrical System.
FAQ: Recall 18V933000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V933000?
NHTSA recall 18V933000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on December 27, 2018. It addresses: Water heater exhaust may melt power cord or hatch. The recall affects approximately 151 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V933000 or the manufacturer campaign number 44-0929. 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.