22-1580 Refrigerator Wiring May Melt and Cause Fire – 2023 Forest River Salem, Stealth EVO, & Wildwood Travel Trailers

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-920 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Submission Date : DEC 13, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-920 Manufacturer Recall No. : 22-1580 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Address : 55470 CR 1 P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 262 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Forest River Inc. Salem Travel Trailers Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : All 2023 model year vehicles are subject as the 12V fridge was installed in these vehicles for this current model year. US – See attached Spreadsheet for Models and Quantity Production Dates : JUL 22, 2022 – DEC 05, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2023-2023 Forest River Inc. Stealth EVO Travel Trailers Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : All 2023 model year vehicles are subject as the 12V fridge was installed in these vehicles for this current model year. US – See attached Spreadsheet for Models and Quantity Production Dates : JUL 22, 2022 – DEC 05, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-920 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 3 : 2023-2023 Forest River Inc. Wildwood Travel Trailers Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : All 2023 model year vehicles are subject as the 12V fridge was installed in these vehicles for this current model year. US – See attached Spreadsheet for Models and Quantity Production Dates : JUL 22, 2022 – DEC 05, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The 12V refrigerators’ 8-gauge wire may not have over-current protection from the battery. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Without proper over-current protection, the wire could potently melt, causing a short which could potentially lead to a fire, property damage and/ or personal injury. Description of the Cause : Improper wiring during manufacturing. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Inline Fuse Component Description : Inline Fuse Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-920 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Country : NR Chronology : During the week of December 2, 2022, in a routine Corporate Standards Inspection it was discovered that the 12V fridges’ 8GA. wire may not have over current protection from the battery. On December 5, 2022, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance (‘OCC”) was notified and began investigating. On December 9, 2022, Forest River’s Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers and Dealers. An authorized Forest River dealer will need to perform the remedy. A 20AMP Mini-Breaker will be installed on the 8GA wire. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (503) 831-5413 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Salem/Wildwood Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 1429 South East Uglow Dallas, OR 97338 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : In-line fuse may have not been installed. A inline fuse is now being installed. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The week of December 2, 2022, the manufacturing plant began installing the appropriate in-line fuse. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-920 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 23, 2023 – JAN 23, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 23, 2023 – JAN 23, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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Page 1 of 1 RECALL 22V920 / 2022-706 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS Make(s): SALEM, WILDWOOD & EVO Model(s): MANY, SEE BELOW Model Year(s): 2023 Concern: The 12V fridges’ 8GA. wire may not have over current protection from the battery. Repair Code: RC-003-03-00-004284 Allotted Time: .25 HRS. Inspection Code: RC-003-05-00-004283 Allotted Time: .10 HRS. Photo(s) Required: YES, PRE/POST Prior Authorization Required: YES Part(s) Kit Number: F100376760 Part(s) Return: N/A Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death. MODELS: CERTAIN 2023 – EVO: SJT162QK, SJT169RS, SJT2510RTX, SJT2460RKX, SJT2495DBX, SJT2700BHX, SJT2750QBX, SJT2985VBX, SJT176QB, SJT180SS, SJT179DB, SJT178BHS, SJT2110RTX, SJT2160RBX, SJT2230RB, SJT2260BHX & SJT2400BHX MODELS: CERTAIN 2023 – SALEM: SMT161QK, SMT169RSK, SMT170SS, SMT176QBHK, SMT178BHSK , SMT179DBK, SMT181RT, SMT210RBXL, SMT211SSXL, SMT22RBS, SMT240BHXL, SMT243BHXL, SMT251SSXL, SMT253RKXL, SMT260RT, SMT263BHXL, SMT273QBXL & SMT28VBXL MODELS: CERTAIN 2023 – WILDWOOD: WDT161QK, WDT169RSK, WDT170SS, WDT176QBHK, WDT178BHSK, WDT179DBK, WDT181RT, WDT210RBXL, WDT211SSXL, WDT220BHXL, WDT22RBS, WDT240BHXL, WDT243BHXL, WDT251SSXL, WDT253RKXL, WDT260RT, WDT263BHXL, WDT273QBXL & WDT28VBXL NOTE: PARTS ORDER IS NEEDED SEE ABOVE “KIT NUMBER” AND ORDER 1 PER UNIT – SEE BELOW FOR KIT PARTS! PARTS KIT: 1 – 20AMP MINI-BREAKER 2 – SELF TAPPING METAL SCREWS 2 – 8 GAUGE WIRE EYELETS 1 – 8 GAUGE WIRE TO BATTERY EYELET STEP 1: LOCATE THE BLACK 8 GAUGE WIRE THAT CONNECTS TO THE BATTERY; • ENSURE THIS WIRE IS COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED FROM THE BATTERY; • TRACE THIS WIRE BACKWARD FROM THE BATTERY TO BEHIND THE FRONT CROSS-MEMBER (WIRE MIGHT BE INSIDE LOOM); • GENTLY PULL THIS WIRE FROM THE LOOM; STEP 2: MOUNT THE PROVIDED 20AMP MINI-BREAKER NEXT TO THE OTHER MINI-BREAKERS; • CUT THE 8 GAUGE WIRE; • STRIP THE 8 GAUGE WIRE ENDS WHERE IT IS CUT; • INSTALL THE PROVIDED CRIMP ON EYELETS; ONE ON EACH WIRE; STEP 3: CONNECT THE EYELETS TO THE NEW MINI-BREAKER; • ONE EYELET FOR THE BATTERY SIDE OF THE 8 GAUGE WIRE; • ONE EYELET FOR THE FRIDGE SIDE OF THE 8 GAUGE WIRE; STEP 4: TIGHTED HEX NUT(S) DOWN ONTO THE EYELETS; STEP 5: TEST REFRIDGERATOR OPERATION TO ENSURE IT IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER; STEP 6: CLAIM REPAIR CODE.

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Page 1 of 2 Corporate Compliance PO Box 30 Middlebury, In 46540 January 2023 This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above. Dear Forest River Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent in accordance with the requirements of the United States’ National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2023 model year Salem, Wildwood & Stealth Evo Travel Trailers. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? The 12V fridges’ 8GA. wire may not have over current protection from the battery. EVALUATION OF RISK: Without proper over-current protection, the wire could potently melt, causing a short which could potentially lead to a fire, property damage and/or personal injury. WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO? Forest River is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership. However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy. You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations. HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE? The estimated time of repair is .25 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule. WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION? If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Salem/Wildwood Forest River, Inc Attn: Warranty Manager 1429 South East Uglow Dallas, OR 97338 NHTSA RECALL: 22V920 CANADA RECALL: 2022-706 FOREST RIVER ID: 22-1580 <> <> <