NHTSAGeneral Alert
Forest River, Inc. - Patio Door Transit Latch Cannot be Unlocked from the Inside
Published: June 20, 2025Recall ID: 25V425000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailer recreational trailers. The exterior transit latch on the rear patio door cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle.
Affected Products
Patio Door Transit Latch Cannot be Unlocked from the Inside
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Patio Door Transit Latch Cannot be Unlocked from the Inside |
| Nhtsa id | 25V425000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V425000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailer recreational trailers. The exterior transit latch on the rear patio door cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle. |
| Completion rate | 59.52 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will remove the exterior transit latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1945. |
| Consequence summary | A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 69-1945 |
| Potentially affected | 126 |
| Report received date | 2025-06-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |