Campaign 25V-364

Side entry gate latch may become unlocked, allowing the strut to open the gate during transit

Defect summary

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The side entry gate latch may become unlocked, allowing the strut to open the gate during transit.

Consequence

An open gate can striking other road users and increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install a warning label and tethered pin and remove the strut, free of chare. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2025. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1935.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V364000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about latches and locks on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-364
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Forest River	Salem	2025	1
Forest River	Wildwood	2025	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-425 Jun 20, 2025
Exterior transit latch on the rear patio door cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle
23V-133 Mar 1, 2023
Entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit
19V-084 Feb 8, 2019
Bunk bed door latch fasteners that secure the bunk bed door closed may fail, allowing the door to open while moving
18V-234 Apr 12, 2018
Entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving