Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V563000 Reported September 18, 2020

Breakaway switch wired incorrectly

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 4,397 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V563000
Manufacturer Campaign
67A-1230
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
4,397
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 18, 2020
Completion Rate
27.13

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2021 wildwood, salem, and 2020 sonoma travel trailers. the break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.

Safety Consequence

If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. the recall began october 13, 2020. owners may contact forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777. forest river's number for this recall is 67a-1230.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V563000 or campaign 67A-1230.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V563000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V563000?

NHTSA recall 20V563000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 18, 2020. It addresses: Breakaway switch wired incorrectly. The recall affects approximately 4,397 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 20V563000 or the manufacturer campaign number 67A-1230. 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.