2021–2022 Forest River (3 models) Equipment Recall 22V729000 (Forest River 72-1559)
NHTSA recall 22V729000 (Forest River recall 72-1559) covers about 5,168 2021–2022 Forest River (3 models) vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Sep 30, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V729000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Equipment (recreational vehicle/trailer, plumbing, potable water, storage tank)
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.
The risk
A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Nov 2, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Forest River recall number 72-1559
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V729000 as 72-1559. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "72-1559 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Ozark | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Salem | 2021–2022 | — |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2021–2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Sep 30, 2022
- Owner notification
- Nov 2, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
Check your VIN for 22V729000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V729000 is open, call any Forest River dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V729000 or 72-1559). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V729000?
NHTSA recall 22V729000 (Forest River recall 72-1559) covers about 5,168 2021–2022 Forest River (3 models) vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Sep 30, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 Salem, Wildwood, and Ozark travel trailers.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V729000?
NHTSA's record for 22V729000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V729000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Forest River dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V729000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the fresh water tank for straps. and install straps as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Nov 2, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Forest River recall number for 22V729000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 72-1559. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (72-1559) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V729000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V729000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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