Forest River recall 22/30-0824

Q: Is 22/30-0824 the same recall as 18V550000?

Yes. 22/30-0824 is Forest River’s own number for it; 18V550000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Forest River calls it 22/30-0824. NHTSA filed it as campaign 18V550000 on Aug 21, 2018: electrical system on the 2014–2019 Forest River Rainier and 4 other Forest River models, 5,847 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 18V550000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
18V550000	2014–2019 Forest River Rainier and 4 other Forest River models	Electrical System	Aug 21, 2018	5,847	high

Problem Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle. Risk If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Fix Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 18V550000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 22/30-0824 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. 18V550000 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.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 22/30-0824 the same recall as 18V550000?

Yes. 22/30-0824 is Forest River’s own number for it; 18V550000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 22/30-0824 cover?

2014–2019 Forest River Rainier and 4 other Forest River models, 5,847 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 22/30-0824 repair cost anything?

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