2019-2021 Forest River Salem, Wildwood & 2020-2021 Stealth EVO Travel Trailers Fresh Water Tank

August 9, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V621000

Fresh Water Tank May Detach

A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V621

Manufacturer Forest RivereBay logo, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 336

 

Summary

Forest RivereBay logo, Inc. (Forest RivereBay logo) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem, Wildwood and 2020-2021 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle’s frame.

 

Remedy

Dealers will properly secure the holding tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2021. Owners may contact Forest RivereBay logo customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest RivereBay logo’s number for this recall is 22-1400.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 


 

Dear Forest RivereBay logo Customer:

 

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest RivereBay logo – Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2019 – 2021 Salem, 2019 – 2021 Wildwood Travel Trailers and 2020 – 2021 Stealth EVO Travel Trailer recreational vehicles. 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 fresh water tank may not be secured properly.

 

EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.

If the tank comes loose from the frame this could cause property damage, personal injury or result in a crash.

 

WHAT IS FOREST RIVEReBay logo AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?

Forest RivereBay logo is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest RivereBay logo dealership. However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest RivereBay logo 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 RivereBay logo 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 .50 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 RivereBay logo, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
1429 SouthEast Uglow
Dallas, OR 97338

 


RECALL 21V621, 2021-498 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS

Make(s): SALEM & WILDWOOD
Model(s): Many
Model Year(s): 2019 – 2021
Repair Code: RC-672-12-00-004086
Allotted Time: .25 HRS
Inspection Code: RC-672-05-00-004085
Allotted Time: .25 HRS
Concern:

The fresh water tank may not be secured properly.

Photo(s) Required: Yes
Prior Authorization Required: Yes
Part(s) Kit Number: N/A
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.

 

INSPECTION 

STEP 1: LOCATE THE FRESH TANK DRAIN. IT WILL LOOK LIKE THIS. THE DRAIN LOCATION IDENTIFIES THE  LOCATION OF THE FRESH TANK.

 

STEP 2: IN SOME MODELS YOU WILL HAVE ONE FOREST INSTALLED TANK BAR ON ONE SIDE OF THE TANK AND A CHASSIS TANK MOUNT ON THE OTHER. SOME MODELS WILL BE TWO TANK BARS, ONE ON EITHER SIDE OF THE TANK. IN EITHER CASE, A TANK BAR SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH TWO SELF-TAPPING SCREWS COMING THROUGH THE I BEAMS ON BOTH ENDS OF THE TANK BAR. IF INSTALLED CORRECTLY, IT WILL LOOK LIKE THIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE I BEAMS.  CHECK THE I BEAMS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE UNIT AND VERIFY BOTH ENDS OF EACH TANK BAR WERE SECURED WITH TWO SELF-TAPPING SCREWS AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURE. FOR THE MODELS WITH TWO INSTALLED TANK BARS (ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRESH TANK) YOU WILL NEED TO VERIFY BOTH BARS ARE INSTALLED USING TWO SELF-TAPPING SCREWS ON EITHER END. IF YOU FIND ONE OR MORE OF THE SELF-TAPPING SCREWS ARE NOT INSTALLED, THE UNIT WILL NEED TO HAVE A REPAIR COMPLETED TO AVOID POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE SECUREMENT.

 

STEP 3: IF ALL SELF-TAPPING SCREWS ARE PRESENT, VERIFY THE TANK IS EMPTY AND THEN SHAKE THE TANK BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN THE TANK BARS. IF THE TANK MOVES 3/8THS OF AN INCH OR MORE BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN THE TANK BARS, THE TANK BARS SHOULD BE RE-SECURED TIGHTER TO THE TANK TO AVOID EXCESS PLAY AND POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE SECUREMENT.

 

STEP 4: IF ALL SELF-TAPPING SCREWS ARE FOUND TO BE PRESENT AND THE TANK DOES NOT HAVE EXCESS PLAY WHEN SHAKEN, THE INSPECTION IS COMPLETE AND NO REPAIR IS NEEDED.

 

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR MISSING SELF-TAPPING SCREWS AND OR EXCESS MOVEMENT

NOTE: FOR MODELS WITH UNDER BELLY MATERIAL INSTALLED, CUTTING ACCESS HOLES OR PARTIAL

REMOVAL OF THE UNDERBELLY WILL BE REQUIRED FOR A PROPER REPAIR TO THE UNIT. IF ACCESS IS GAINED VIA ACCESS HOLES, THE BELLY MUST BE PROPERLY REPAIRED WITH A PERMANENT, VISUALLY ACCEPTABLE REPAIR.

 

STEP 1: IF THE TANK BAR OR BARS ARE MISSING SELF TAPPING SCREWS WITH NO EXCESS MOVEMENT OF THE TANK: SELF-TAPPING SCREWS NEED TO BE ADDED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE I BEAM, TO THE EXISTING UNUSED HOLES IN THE TANK BAR FLANGES. ONCE ADDED, THE SECUREMENT SHOULD APPEAR SIMILAR TO THE PICTURES.

 

STEP 2: IF THE TANK HAS EXCESS MOVEMENT: REMOVE THE EXISTING SELF-TAPPERS FROM ONE TANK BAR SO THAT TANK BAR IS FREE TO BE REPOSITIONED TIGHTER TO THE TANK. PUSH THE TANK ITSELF, TIGHT INTO THE TANK BAR OR CHASSIS MOUNT THAT IS STILL SECURE.  THEN SLIDE THE LOOSE TANK BAR UP TIGHT TO THE TANK. RE-SECURE THE TANK BAR MAKING SURE ALL REQUIRED SELF-TAPPING SCREWS ARE INSTALLED ON BOTH ENDS.

 


Model yearModelUnit itemUSA
2019Salem TowableSMT167RB-OR1
2019Salem TowableSMT171RBXL-OR11
2019Salem TowableSMT177BH-OR10
2019Salem TowableSMT181RT-OR2
2019Salem TowableSMT201BHXL-OR24
2019Salem TowableSMT210RBXL-OR10
2019Salem TowableSMT220BHXL-OR4
2019Salem TowableSMT230BHXL-OR6
2019Salem TowableSMT233RBXL-OR16
2019Wildwood TowableWDT167RB-OR1
2019Wildwood TowableWDT170SS-OR1
2019Wildwood TowableWDT177BH-OR15
2019Wildwood TowableWDT201BHXL-OR8
2019Wildwood TowableWDT210RBXL-OR5
2019Wildwood TowableWDT220BHXL-OR1
2019Wildwood TowableWDT230BHXL-OR10
2019Wildwood TowableWDT233RBXL-OR14
2020Salem TowableSMT177BH-OR7
2020Salem TowableSMT201BHXL-OR13
2020Salem TowableSMT230BHXL-OR5
2020Salem TowableSMT233RBXL-OR9
2020Stealth Evo TowableSJT177BQ-OR9
2020Stealth Evo TowableSJT177FQ-OR9
2020Stealth Evo TowableSJT178RT-OR7
2020Stealth Evo TowableSJT179DB-OR15
2020Stealth Evo TowableSJT180SS-OR11
2020Stealth Evo TowableSJT2160RBX-OR7
2020Stealth Evo TowableSJT2260BHX-OR2
2020Wildwood TowableWDT177BH-OR2
2020Wildwood TowableWDT201BHXL-OR3
2020Wildwood TowableWDT230BHXL-OR9
2020Wildwood TowableWDT233RBXL-OR12
2021Salem TowableSMT177BH-OR10
2021Salem TowableSMT233RBXL-OR3
2021Stealth Evo TowableSJT177BQ-OR2
2021Stealth Evo TowableSJT177FQ-OR6
2021Stealth Evo TowableSJT178RT-OR4
2021Stealth Evo TowableSJT179DB-OR20
2021Stealth Evo TowableSJT180SS-OR9
2021Stealth Evo TowableSJT2160RBX-OR9
2021Stealth Evo TowableSJT2260BHX-OR4
2021Wildwood TowableWDT178BHSK-OR1
2021Wildwood TowableWDT220BHXL-OR1
2021Wildwood TowableWDT233RBXL-OR8
Grand Total336

 



8 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FOREST RIVEReBay logoSALEM2019-2021
FOREST RIVEReBay logoSTEALTH EVO2020-2021
FOREST RIVEReBay logoWILDWOOD2019-2021

 


10 Associated Documents

Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V621-8177.pdf 286.631KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3

RCLQRT-21V621-0114.PDF 211.125KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V621-4243.pdf 210.514KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-21V621-9957.pdf 220.108KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V621-4117.PDF 216.154KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V621-5527.pdf 645.755KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V621-1931.PDF 216.154KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Model Listing

RMISC-21V621-1249.pdf 103.613KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V621-8700.PDF 211.227KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-1

RCLQRT-21V621-6916.PDF 211.309KB

 


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