Missing secondary emergency exit
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2024 salem and wildwood fifth wheels. these vehicles may be missing a secondary emergency exit.
Safety Consequence
A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay the occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. all affected vehicles are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1683.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 23V658000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 23V658000?
NHTSA recall 23V658000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 29, 2023. It addresses: Missing secondary emergency exit. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V658000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-1683. 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.