Fresh water tank may dislodge
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021-2022 salem, wildwood, and ozark travel trailers. the fresh water tank may dislodge from the vehicle and fall to the ground when full or overfilled.
Safety Consequence
A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the fresh water tank for straps. And install straps as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 2, 2022. owners may contact at forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. forest river's number for this recall is 72-1559.
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FAQ: Recall 22V729000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 22V729000?
NHTSA recall 22V729000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 30, 2022. It addresses: Fresh water tank may dislodge. The recall affects approximately 5,168 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 22V729000 or the manufacturer campaign number 72-1559. 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.