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Forest River recall 22-1219

Forest River calls it 22-1219. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V482000 on Aug 14, 2020: equipment on the 2019–2021 Forest River Salem and 1 other Forest River model, 643 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
20V4820002019–2021 Forest River Salem and 1 other Forest River modelEquipmentAug 14, 2020643high
Problem Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem and Wildwood motorhomes. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame. Risk A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash. Fix Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the holding tank, free of charge. This recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1219.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V482000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 22-1219 is the number Forest River assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 20V482000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 22-1219 the same recall as 20V482000?

Yes. 22-1219 is Forest River’s own number for it; 20V482000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 22-1219 cover?

2019–2021 Forest River Salem and 1 other Forest River model, 643 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 22-1219 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.