Forest River recall 67A-1230

Q: Is 67A-1230 the same recall as 20V563000?

Yes. 67A-1230 is Forest River’s own number for it; 20V563000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Forest River calls it 67A-1230. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V563000 on Sep 18, 2020: electrical system on the 2018–2021 Forest River Salem and 2 other Forest River models, 4,397 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 20V563000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
20V563000	2018–2021 Forest River Salem and 2 other Forest River models	Electrical System	Sep 18, 2020	4,397	high

Problem Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle. Risk If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V563000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 67A-1230 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. 20V563000 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 67A-1230 the same recall as 20V563000?

Yes. 67A-1230 is Forest River’s own number for it; 20V563000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 67A-1230 cover?

2018–2021 Forest River Salem and 2 other Forest River models, 4,397 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 67A-1230 repair cost anything?

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