Forest River recall 69-1642
Forest River calls it 69-1642. NHTSA filed it as campaign 23V359000 on May 19, 2023: equipment on the 2023 Forest River Salem and 1 other Forest River model, 6 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 campaign | Vehicles | Component | Filed | Affected | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V359000 | 2023 Forest River Salem and 1 other Forest River model | Equipment | May 19, 2023 | 6 | critical |
The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 23V359000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →
Two numbers, one recall
Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 69-1642 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. 23V359000 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 573Is 69-1642 the same recall as 23V359000?
Yes. 69-1642 is Forest River’s own number for it; 23V359000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.
Which vehicles does 69-1642 cover?
2023 Forest River Salem and 1 other Forest River model, 6 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 69-1642 repair cost anything?
No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.