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Vehicle RecallReported July 8, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

2026 Forest River Wildwood

Recalled by Forest River, Inc.

Food recall

Forest River, Inc.

Vehicle safety recall

This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Forest River, Inc. has issued a safety recall covering 2026 Forest River Wildwood, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was reported on July 8, 2026 and affects approximately 18 vehicles. It involves foreign material. Vehicle safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the NHTSA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers 2026 Forest River Wildwood, with approximately 18 vehicles affected. The company behind the recall is Forest River, Inc., based in Nationwide. The NHTSA describes the product as: “2026 Forest River Wildwood; 2027 Forest River Salem; 2027 Forest River Wildwood; 2026 Forest River Salem”

Why was 2026 Forest River Wildwood recalled?

According to the NHTSA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 12….” In plain terms, this recall relates to foreign material.

A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought 2026 Forest River Wildwood, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River cu…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.

Check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN (the 17-character number on your dashboard or door jamb) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If it is, contact your dealer — safety recall repairs are performed free of charge. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public NHTSA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the NHTSA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.

Who this recall affects

This recall matters most to young children and pregnant people. Lead exposure is a particular concern during early childhood development.

Distribution listed in the notice: United States.

What foreign material actually means

A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.

In this case, the concern applies specifically to 2026 Forest River Wildwood from Forest River, Inc. — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.

How to check whether you have it

Your VIN is the 17-character number visible through the windshield on the driver's side dashboard, and on the sticker inside the driver's door jamb. It's also on your registration and insurance card.

Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall 04-2075.

What to do if you already bought it

Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included — recalls often cover only part of a model year.

If it is included, contact any authorized dealer to schedule the repair. Safety recall work is performed free of charge, whether or not you bought the vehicle new and regardless of warranty status.

If the notice above includes a "do not drive" or "park outside" warning, follow it until the repair is done. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Full recall details

Status
Ongoing
Date reported
July 8, 2026
Recall started
July 8, 2026
Distributed in
Nationwide
What was recalled
2026 Forest River Wildwood; 2027 Forest River Salem; 2027 Forest River Wildwood; 2026 Forest River Salem
Why it was recalled (as stated by the NHTSA)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars." Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading …Show full text ▾Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars." Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
How to identify the affected product
Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall 04-2075.
Amount recalled
18 vehicles

What you can do

Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

Quick answers

Why was 2026 Forest River Wildwood recalled?+

According to the NHTSA: Forest River, Inc.

How serious is this recall?+

Vehicle safety recall. This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if I have 2026 Forest River Wildwood?+

Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

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View the official NHTSA record

Opens the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data for this recall.

Recall number: NHTSA-26V439000. Information last synced from the FDA on July 15, 2026.

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