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Forest River recall 72-1559

Forest River calls it 72-1559. NHTSA filed it as campaign 22V729000 on Sep 30, 2022: equipment on the 2021–2022 Forest River Ozark and 2 other Forest River models, 5,168 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
22V7290002021–2022 Forest River Ozark and 2 other Forest River modelsEquipmentSep 30, 20225,168high
Problem Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem, Wildwood, and Ozark travel trailers. The fresh water tank may dislodge from the vehicle and fall to the ground when full or overfilled. Risk A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect the fresh water tank for straps. and install straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact at Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1559.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 22V729000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 72-1559 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. 22V729000 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 72-1559 the same recall as 22V729000?

Yes. 72-1559 is Forest River’s own number for it; 22V729000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 72-1559 cover?

2021–2022 Forest River Ozark and 2 other Forest River models, 5,168 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 72-1559 repair cost anything?

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