Is the Forest River Salem reliable?

The ForCar Reliability Score for the Forest River Salem is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

How much ground clearance does the Forest River Salem have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain; AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Check the specific trim or decode the VIN.

Forest River Salem Recalls, Specs & VIN Decoder

Quick answer

The Forest River Salem spans 1997–2026 with 128 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2020, 2022, 2016 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 1997, 1998, 1999. It delivers competitive fuel economy and NHTSA-rated safety.

1997–2026

Years

128

Recalls

—

Top MPG

—★

NHTSA

Complaints

4.0/5

★★★★★★★★★★

ForCar Reliability Score

Our editorial rating · 30 model years

Safety (NHTSA)3.5

Recall record3.6

Complaint severity4.2

How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.

Overview

The Forest River Salem is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 1997 to 2026 across multiple generations.

VIN

Decode or check a Forest River Salem by VIN

Enter a 17-digit VIN to decode this Forest River Salem — trim, engine, plant and full specs — and instantly pull its open recalls, safety ratings and original window sticker.

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How to read a Forest River Salem VIN — every digit explained

Every Forest River Salem carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.

1–3 · WMI4T1

4–8 · VDSBF1FK

9 · Check5

10 · YearH

11 · PlantU

12–17 · Serial123456

WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. 4T1 = Toyota, built in the USA.
VDS (4–8) — model line, body style, engine & restraint system.
Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
Model year (10) — the year it was built. H = 2017.
Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Salem.
Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.

Model-year code (10th digit)

The 10th character is the model year. It cycles through letters and numbers, skipping I, O, Q, U, Z and 0 to avoid confusion:

H2017 J2018 K2019 L2020 M2021 N2022 P2023 R2024 S2025 T2026

Where to find your Salem VIN

Dashboard — driver's side, visible through the windshield from outside.
Driver's door jamb — on the manufacturer sticker when you open the door.
Paperwork — vehicle registration, title and insurance card.
Engine bay & frame — stamped on the firewall or chassis on many models.

How many recalls does the Forest River Salem have?

The Forest River Salem has 128 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1997–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.

2026 Forest River Salem recalls 5

Equipment:electrical26V352000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Wildwood, Salem and 2026 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fireplace outlet may have the incorrect wiring.

Risk. The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.

Fix. Dealers will replace the wiring and outlet, free of charge. Owner notification letter are expected to be mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410.

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection.

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix. Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.

Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktop25V708000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to LP gas line.

Risk. A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and install a locking mechanism as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles are still in manufacturer control so no owner letters are needed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-1992.

Equipment:other:labels25V707000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Stealth EVO, RPOD, 2025-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The tire information label may list the incorrect tire inflation information.

Risk. A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners of Salem, Wildwood, and Stealth EVO may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Owner of RPOD may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1991.

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit:latching/release System25V425000

What's wrong. 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.

Risk. A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix. 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.

2025 Forest River Salem recalls 8

Equipment:electrical26V352000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Wildwood, Salem and 2026 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fireplace outlet may have the incorrect wiring.

Risk. The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment:other:labels25V707000

Risk. A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit:latching/release System25V425000

Risk. A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Latches/locks/linkages25V364000

What's wrong. 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.

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

Fix. 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.

Structure:body:step/ladder25V245000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.

Risk. Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.

Structure:frame And Members24V629000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem SBF325RL, and Wildwood WBF325RL travel trailers. The tires may contact chassis components, causing the tires to fail.

Risk. Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will install a riser kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1833.

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit24V490000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The affected vehicles may not have a secondary emergency exit installed.

Risk. In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1805.

2024 Forest River Salem recalls 10

Equipment:electrical26V352000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Wildwood, Salem and 2026 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fireplace outlet may have the incorrect wiring.

Risk. The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Tires24V628000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The tire may contact the outrigger, causing the tire to fail.

Risk. Tire failure can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace and relocate the outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-1831.

Structure:frame And Members24V629000

Risk. Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Equipment:other:labels24V530000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Salem, Wildwood, and Stealth EVO travel trailers. The Federal Placard may state an incorrect rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk. An incorrect rim size on the label may result in the wrong wheels being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will install new Federal Placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1808.

Trailer Hitches24V531000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem, Puma, Wildwood, and 2025 Cherokee travel trailers equipped with certain Pacific Rim brand couplers. The couplers have an incorrect load rating of 14,000 pounds and may be overloaded, causing the hitch to fail.

Risk. Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix. Dealers will inspect the date code of the hitch coupler and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at Salem & Wildwood (574) 534-3167, Puma (574) 642-0588 or Cherokee (260) 499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1803.

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit24V490000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The affected vehicles may not have a secondary emergency exit installed.

Risk. In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Suspension:multiple Axle24V388000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Rainier, Stealth Evo, Salem, Vibe, and Wildwood travel trailers. The tire may contact the vehicle body due to insufficient clearance, which can cause tire damage.

Risk. A damaged tire can fail and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will install taller shackles and equalizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1789.

Equipment:other:labels24V066000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have incorrect tire size information. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."

Risk. Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will mail new federal placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1731.

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit23V658000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels. These vehicles may be missing a secondary emergency exit.

Risk. A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay the occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1683.

2023 Forest River Salem recalls 5

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment:other:labels24V066000

Risk. Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:furnace23V359000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, and Wildwood Travel Trailers. The brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe may have been manufactured without thread sealant.

Risk. Missing thread sealant can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix. Dealers will inspect the brass elbow and apply thread sealant as necessary, free of charge. All affected trailers are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1642.

Service Brakes23V288000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.

Risk. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-1632.

Equipment:appliance:refrigerator22V920000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, Stealth EVO, and Wildwood travel trailers. The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-Volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt.

Risk. Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix. Dealers will install a 20-AMP mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1580.

2022 Forest River Salem recalls 7

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:plumbing:potable Water:storage Tank22V729000

What's wrong. 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.

Risk. A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. 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.

Structure:body22V562000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The awning rail may not be attached to a backer in the sidewall, which can allow the awning to detach while the vehicle is in motion.

Risk. An awning that detaches increases the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect for backers and reattach the awning if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1538.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer22V556000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer22V486000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Ozark, Tracer, Sanibel, East to West Della Terra, Silverlake, Forest River Cherokee, Flagstaff, IBEX, RPod, Rockwood, Salem, Sierra, Sandpiper, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Forest River will replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at the following numbers: 1-574-862-1025 (Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, and Ozark), 1-574-264-6664 (East to West Della Terra and Silver Lake ), 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee), 1-574-642-8943 (Rockwood and Flagstaff), 1-574- 642-3119 Option 2 (IBEX & RPOD), 1-574-534-3167 (Salem & Wildwood), 1-574-534-4574 (Sierra & Sandpiper). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall 22V-556.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings22V243000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix. Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

Equipment:other:labels21V745000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel trailers. The Federal Placard lists a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) that exceeds the load carrying capacity of the pin box, which could result in an overloaded pin box.

Risk. An overloaded pin box can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1423.

2021 Forest River Salem recalls 10

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:plumbing:potable Water:storage Tank22V729000

Risk. A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Structure:body22V562000

Risk. An awning that detaches increases the risk of a crash.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings22V243000

Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Exterior Lighting21V443000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Salem Fifth Wheel, Salem Travel Trailer, Wildwood Fifth Wheel, and Wildwood Travel Trailer vehicles. The red and amber clearance lamps do not reflect enough light. As such these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Risk. Less reflective clearance lamps can affect how other drivers judge the length of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will add reflex stickers to both the amber and red clearance lamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1359.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:furnace20V589000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The flame on the cooktop may become inverted, due to the cooktop not being isolated from the furnace return air.

Risk. An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add sealant to the gaps in the paneling that are allowing the return air from the furnace to cause the inverted flame, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1232.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer21V621000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) 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.

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

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

Trailer Hitches20V563000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.

Risk. If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230.

Equipment20V482000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem and Wildwood motorhomes. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.

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

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the holding tank, free of charge. This recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1219.

Equipment:other:labels21V745000

Risk. An overloaded pin box can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

2020 Forest River Salem recalls 7

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems20V727000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Risk. A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer21V621000

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

Trailer Hitches20V563000

Risk. If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Equipment19V754000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 EVO, Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The trailer cooktops were installed with a rubber liquid propane (LP) gas line instead of a copper one.

Risk. The rubber hose may melt, allowing gas to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix. Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rubber LP gas line with a copper gas line, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1107.

Service Brakes, Electric20V049000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.

Risk. In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.

Equipment20V482000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem and Wildwood motorhomes. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.

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

2019 Forest River Salem recalls 11

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Electrical System:wiring18V428000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may have been improperly wired such that it is not connected to a constant power source, thereby possibly preventing the trailer brakes from automatically applying if the trailer were to separate from the tow vehicle.

Risk. If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-0764.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer21V621000

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

Trailer Hitches20V563000

Risk. If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting18V856000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk. Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the clearance light wiring, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-0921.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer18V436000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.

Risk. The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a replacement outside shower, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0762.

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly18V386000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with an axle equalizer that can allow the axle to contact the chassis.

Risk. If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle equalizer kit with a taller equalizer kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-0753.

Equipment20V482000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem and Wildwood motorhomes. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.

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

Electrical System:wiring18V933000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The power cord hatch is located above the water heater exhaust, possibly resulting in the cord or the hatch melting.

Risk. A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.

Fix. Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will secure the power cord away from the water heater exhaust, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0929.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery18V550000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.

Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly18V624000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Catalina and Apex travel trailers and Forest River Shasta, Wildwood, Salem, Vibe, Sierra, Sandpiper, XLR and Prime Time travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.

Risk. The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. For customer service, Catalina owners may contact Coachmen at 1-574-825-8657, Apex owners should call 1-574-358-0401, Shasta owners: 1-574-825-8717, Wildwood and Salem owners: 1-574-534-3167, Vibe owners: 1-574-296-2084, Sierra and Sandpiper owners: 1-574-534-4574, XLR owners: 1-574-642-0432, Prime Time owners: 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0851.

2018 Forest River Salem recalls 9

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment:other:labels17V484000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may state an incorrect weight of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. An incorrect weight on the label may affect how the operator loads the vehicle, impacting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard with correct weight and cargo carrying capacity, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-07312017-0485.

Equipment17V756000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

Equipment:other:labels17V790000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly states that the trailers are equipped with ST215/75R15 Load Range D tires, however, the installed tires are size ST205/75R15 Load Range D. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. If the incorrect label causes the operator to install tires of the wrong size, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners and provide corrected Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0595.

Tires17V282000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."

Risk. The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.

Trailer Hitches20V563000

Risk. If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer18V436000

Risk. The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.

Equipment:other:labels18V232000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Salem recreational trailers, model SMT282QBXL-OR. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may incorrectly state the tire pressure as 54 PSI, however, the correct tire pressure is 65 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." These vehicles also fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. Incorrect tire pressure information can cause the operator to under inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River has notified owners and provided a tire placard with the correct tire pressure information, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-0693.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery18V550000

Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

2017 Forest River Salem recalls 9

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Equipment:other:labels16V787000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem recreational trailers, model SMT186RB, manufactured October 13, 2016 through October 21, 2016 and model year 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT186RB, manufactured October 7, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The Federal Placard Label and the VIN incorrectly states that the vehicle has two axles, while the vehicle is only equipped with one axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. If the owner follows the information on the Federal Placard Label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Certificate of Origin, Federal Placard and VIN plate for each trailer, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-1251. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-10252016-0262.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems17V118000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT197BH and Salem recreational trailers, model SMT197BH. The lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed, allowing propane gas to enter the vehicle.

Risk. A propane leak into the interior of the vehicle in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or explosion.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new vent into the vehicle floor, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-593-4001. Forest River's number for the recall is 72-02162017-0329.

Equipment:other:labels17V218000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a capacity of 4,400 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. The incorrect GAWR may result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-03292017-0362.

Tires16V673000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers manufactured August 9, 2016, to September 6, 2016. The Federal Placard on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the tire and rim combination. The placard states ST225/75R15 Load Range C tires with an inflation pressure of 50PSI and a rim size of 15X6.0JJ, however, the trailer is equipped with ST225/75R15 Load Range D tires that have an inflation pressure of 65PSI, installed on 15X6.0JJ rims. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk. The incorrect tire information on the Federal Label may result in the operator under-inflating the tires. An underinflated tire may cause sudden tire failure, or poor handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2016. Salem owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-1251. Wildwood owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-533-2165. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-09082016-0243.

Tires17V282000

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer18V436000

Risk. The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery18V550000

Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

2016 Forest River Salem recalls 8

Electrical System:wiring25V682000

Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly15V231000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

Risk. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer15V831000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The affected vehicles were mistakenly not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to warn occupants of elevated levels of carbon monoxide.

Risk. If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the existing Liquid Propane (L.P.) Detector and install a combination L.P./carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777, extension 53. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-12072015-0119.

Equipment:other:labels15V645000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Salem recreational trailers manufactured June 2, 2015, to October 6, 2015 and 2015 Wildwood recreational trailers manufactured June 3, 2015, to October 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the tire and wheel placard incorrectly states the wheel rim and tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. If the incorrect tire and rim is installed, there may be instability of the vehicle when towing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's recall number is 19-10082015-0093.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly15V359000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

Risk. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer18V436000

Risk. The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery18V550000

Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

2015 Forest River Salem recalls 5

Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket14V689000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV, and 2015 Wildwood 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV ice house fishing cabin trailers manufactured September 22, 2014, to October 23, 2014. The affected trailers may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.

Risk. A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers quarantined. Dealers will install a spring hanger reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-102914.

Equipment:other:labels14V625000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Salem and Wildwood T174BH recreational vehicles manufactured September 18, 2013, to August 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification and tire information labels. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners, and will provide corrected labels to the owners, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 2014-PLT6.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer14V712000

What's wrong. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem Ice Cabin trailers manufactured October 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Wildwood Ice Cabin trailers manufactured October 10, 2014, to October 22, 2014. Due to insufficient thickness, the Lippert Components-brand draw bar of the affected trailers may break.

Risk. If the draw bar breaks, the front of the trailer may fall or the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Forest River has notified the dealers who have the affected trailers quarantined on their lots. Lippert Components personnel will reinforce the draw tube, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 06-11032014.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery18V550000

Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

2014 Forest River Salem recalls 4

Equipment13V203000

What's wrong. Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Risk. If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix. Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Equipment:other:labels14V625000

Risk. If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery18V550000

Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

2013 Forest River Salem recalls 2

Equipment13V203000

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2012 Forest River Salem recalls 1

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2011 Forest River Salem recalls 3

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:water Heater10V281000

What's wrong. Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 salem and wildwood travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2009 through june 11, 2010. The temperature control mechanism of the water heater may have been damaged during installation in the unit. As a result, the burner may flame up out of control when lit.

Risk. The excess flame outside of the burner chamber can result in a fire in the rv trailer.

Fix. Dealers will repair or replace the water heater free of charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2010. Owners may contact forest river at 574-534-6913.

Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly11V017000

What's wrong. Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 salem travel trailers manufactured from september 25, 2009, through january 13, 2011. The bottom leaf on the leaf springs may rotate out of position and make contact with the tire.

Risk. This will cause the tire to blow out without warning and a loss of control of the vehicle resulting in property damage and/or personal injury or death.

Fix. Dealers will place two square bend "u" bolts with washers and nuts and retaining plate that will be centered on the spring center bolt to restrain the lower spring leaf. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 3, 2011. Owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2010 Forest River Salem recalls 2

Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly11V017000

Risk. This will cause the tire to blow out without warning and a loss of control of the vehicle resulting in property damage and/or personal injury or death.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2009 Forest River Salem recalls 1

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2008 Forest River Salem recalls 3

Equipment:other:labels07V487000

What's wrong. Certain travel trailers fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the label located on the lower roadside front of the unit contains an improper listing of the tire and rim.

Risk. There may be confusion as to the proper replacement tire if it is necessary.

Fix. Dealers will mail the corrected federal compliance tag and tire load information to the dealers or retail customers. They can be placed over the incorrect label after cleaning the surface with alcohol. Customers will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The recall began on october 1, 2007. Owners may contact forest river at 574-534-3167.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems20V727000

Risk. A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

2007 Forest River Salem recalls 2

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Equipment10V454000

What's wrong. Forest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

Risk. An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Fix. Forest river is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.

2006 Forest River Salem recalls 2

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer08V346000

What's wrong. Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix. Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2005 Forest River Salem recalls 2

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer08V346000

Risk. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2004 Forest River Salem recalls 3

Equipment10V454000

Risk. An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer08V346000

Risk. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2003 Forest River Salem recalls 3

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer07V085000

What's wrong. Certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Risk. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix. Forest river will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600,

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer08V346000

Risk. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Equipment17V756000

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

2002 Forest River Salem recalls 1

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer07V085000

Risk. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

2001 Forest River Salem recalls 1

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer07V085000

Risk. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

2000 Forest River Salem recalls 1

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer07V085000

Risk. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

1999 Forest River Salem recalls 1

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer07V085000

Risk. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

1998 Forest River Salem recalls 1

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer07V085000

Risk. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

1997 Forest River Salem recalls 1

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer07V085000

Risk. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Best and worst years for the Forest River Salem

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 30 tracked years, the worst years are 2020, 2022, 2016 and the best (fewest complaints) are 1997, 1998, 1999.

ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.

Year	Owner complaints	Top issue	Verdict
1997 Salem	0	—	Best
1998 Salem	0	—	Best
1999 Salem	0	—	Best
2000 Salem	0	—	Average
2001 Salem	2	Tires	Average
2002 Salem	1	Electrical System	Average
2003 Salem	8	Equipment	Average
2004 Salem	3	Equipment	Average
2005 Salem	0	—	Average
2006 Salem	0	—	Average
2007 Salem	0	—	Average
2008 Salem	3	Suspension	Average
2009 Salem	0	—	Average
2010 Salem	1	Electrical System	Average
2011 Salem	2	Service Brakes	Average
2012 Salem	3	Structure	Average
2013 Salem	2	Tires	Average
2014 Salem	1	Tires	Average
2015 Salem	8	Structure	Average
2016 Salem	9	Wheels	Avoid
2017 Salem	5	Structure	Average
2018 Salem	6	Structure	Average
2019 Salem	5	Tires	Average
2020 Salem	12	Tires	Avoid
2021 Salem	4	Suspension	Average
2022 Salem	11	Equipment	Avoid
2023 Salem	2	Structure	Average
2024 Salem	4	Electrical System	Average
2025 Salem	4	Structure	Average
2026 Salem	0	—	Average

What are the most common Forest River Salem problems?

The most-reported Forest River Salem problems are Tires (18 reports), Wheels (10 reports) and Equipment (22 reports) — out of 96 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:

involved a crash

involved a fire

injuries reported

deaths reported

Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:

Structure 27% 26 Read

2025 Salem

The tempered glass covering the interior electric fireplace exploded randomly, sending shards of glass throughout the trailer. There was no warning, and we were simply sitting in the trailer enjoying the day. The fireplace was not turned on, and there was no power to the trailer. Battery was turned off, and the temperature inside the trailer was 70 degrees. There were no weak spots, dings, chips, or any other flaw in the glass.

2025 Salem

The latch on the gate on the rear patio failed to remain secure, and the gate swung open multiple times driving down the freeway. We had to pull over and secure the latch manually.

2024 Salem

The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Salem Towable. The contact stated that after purchasing the trailer, the contact noticed signs of water leaks and damaged gaskets on the window seals. The contact also stated that the slide-out panels were not operating properly. The contact had taken the RV back to the dealer where it was purchased. The contact was not sure if the dealer had replaced any of the window seals or gaskets. The slide-out panel was still not operating properly. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.

2023 Salem

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 35–65 MPH and towing a 2023 Forest River Salem Cruise Lite, the roof on the RV caved in. There was mold detected on the inner walls. The RV was swaying from left to right. The contact stated that the foundation had separated. The active air dam warning light was illuminated. The RV was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was structural damage and that the ceiling panels needed to be replaced. The RV was repaired, and the dealer recommended sending the RV to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

2022 Salem

I am filing a safety complaint regarding a 2022 Forest River Salem Cruise Lite travel trailer, purchased July 21, 2022. At the time of sale, the unit had an open federal safety recall (NHTSA Recall 22V-243) involving a fire/explosion hazard. The recall was not remedied prior to sale. The vehicle was presented for service multiple times, and the recall was not identified or addressed until May 2025. At that time, the manufacturer directed that the recall repair be completed; however, the issue has not been resolved. The manufacturer’s owner portal continues to show the recall as open, despite NHTSA’s system not showing an unrepaired recall for this VIN. The vehicle has been out of service for an extended period and is currently unusable. Request: Investigation into failure to remedy a safety recall within a reasonable time, potential reporting discrepancies regarding recall status, and the sale of a vehicle with an open safety recall.

2022 Salem

Front window just cracked like a flaw in the manufacture process nothing struck it. Axles are really close together like one maybe put on backwards. I have photos but won’t let me upload

2022 Salem

I have a 2022 Salem FSX170SS. While traveling on our first trip with this vehicle, the fresh water tank fell out of the trailer and dragged on the pavement. I was fortunately traveling through a construction area at low speed and damage was limited to the loss of the tank and underbelly. This same model had a safety recall in 2021 for the very same problem. The remedial action was for the dealer to verify and if necessary correct any installation defects e.g. poorly fitting tank. A cursory examination of the unit quickly revealed that the design is minimal and has near-zero redundancy in the event of a minor installation issue. The weakness presents a clear danger to human injury and death. The fact that I had this problem in 2022 would seem to make it clear that the company's response to this issue is woefully inadequate. I have reported this incident to Transport Canada and there is an open file. An inspector has been to my home to assess the trailer. Because I am not a US resident, I was unable to submit the form (it requires a US address). I therefore used the address of a friend. My actual address is 654 Glen Cedar Cr., Innisfil Ontario Canada L9S2J5.

2021 Salem

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Salem. The contact stated while stationary, the bolts attaching the front live-in slide to the body fractured, resulting in the slide detaching from the body. The trailer was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. The consumer provided photos of the trailer.

2020 Salem

Roof/wall seals prematurely failed. Travel trailer is a 2020. only 1 1/2 years old. Bought it brand new. Water damage can cause mold, creating health issues and structure issues. Currently at a repair facility being inspected for total damage and estimate on cost. Had it's last outing August 2020, no damage or signs of problem then, noticed bad seals and water damage 5 Jan 2022.

2018 Salem

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 forest river salem travel trailer. The contact stated that the travel trailer had not been hauled by a vehicle yet because one of the stabilizers associated with the two fuel tanks fractured. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that this was a known failure. The contact was waiting on a response from the manufacturer. The dealer was not contacted. There was no mileage. The vin was not available. *dt*jb *dt*jb

Equipment 23% 22 Read

2025 Salem

2024 Salem

Fireplace within entertainment center/slide began to work only on low. Cleaned unit, had to pull access panel to access electrical outlet that fireplace was plugged into. Found a browned outlet face. Turned off circuit, pulled outlet and found a charred electrical line and back of outlet. This was probably moments from being a fire. Attempted to contact Forest River - Salem Cruise Lite division but never received any communication back.

2024 Salem

The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Salem Towables. The contact stated that when the trailer was set up at an RV park, one of the leveler jacks failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that later, water had leaked from the shower and soaked the flooring in the trailer. Additionally, the contact stated that the electrical system had failed, and there was only electricity for half of the trailer. The contact stated that later, the awning separated from the side of the trailer. The contact stated that the RV was returned to the dealer where it was purchased. The dealer repaired the RV. However, the contact stated that the awning was improperly repaired, and that the electrical system and the plumbing system had damaged the trailer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300.

2023 Salem

Only one day old, 3000 series Solera Lippert (serial number2021125707-RA ) awning material tore away from camper and support arms fell down. Awning was glued to light bar and did not have any other support. The power arms fell within range of hitting a person if they were there at the time. No one was injured in our case but very dangerous none the less.

2022 Salem

Forest river salem lite. Consumer stated that the canopy cover does not cover the steps.

2022 Salem

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Salem Laminated Towables Trailer equipped with a Furrion oven, Model Number: F1S17L03A-BL. The contact stated that the stove was leaking gas and failed to ignite as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the regulator control valve was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.

2022 Salem

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Salem Towables. The contact stated that while she was in the RV, she saw smoke. The contact inspected the fuse box and noticed that the fuse box wiring had melted. The wall behind the fuse box was burned and the electrical cord connected to the outside of the RV had also melted; however, the fire alarm failed to alert of the danger. The RV was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer sent photos of the failure to the manufacturer and was awaiting a response. The RV was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

2022 Salem

The tongue jack provided by the manufacturer/original dealer on my unit broke within 24 hours of me bringing the unit home. At the time it broke I was already connected to the hitch but it was no longer able to lift up RV off my truck without using a separate jack. Problem was confirmed, inspected, and replaced by a separate electric tongue jack by a separate Camping World facility other than original Camping World dealer.

2022 Salem

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Salem Trailer equipped with a Tongue Jack. The contact stated as he was cranking on the tongue jack, the jack failed and dropped 9 inches, causing the front of the trailer to collapse as well. The contact stated that the name of the manufacturer of the tongue jack was not available. Additionally, the model name and serial number were also not available. The dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that he replaced the defective tongue jack with a new tongue jack that he purchased from the store. The tongue jack was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.

Electrical System 19% 18 Read

2020 Salem

Our Forest River Salem Hemisphere Travel Trailer posed a severe safety risk to my family due to improper construction. Specifically, an electrical outlet installed under the sink and near the water heater was not GFCI-compliant or waterproofed, violating NEC Table 310.15(B)(16) and NEC 551 standards, which are mandatory for RVs. While camping, we noticed a burning smell and then smoke coming from under the sink. Thankfully, I was awake and acted quickly to get my family out, cut the power, and extinguish the smoldering outlet—flames appeared just in time. Had I not been awake, this could have resulted in a catastrophic fire, endangering our lives. This complaint highlights a serious safety hazard involving Forest River's failure to install GFCI-compliant outlets near water sources in their Salem Hemisphere Travel Trailer, violating NEC 551. The improperly installed, non-waterproofed outlet under the sink caused smoke, smoldering, and nearly a fire while the complainant’s family was camping. This near-tragic incident underscores the fire risks and life-threatening consequences of such negligence, especially in confined RV spaces. Electrical fires are a leading cause of residential fire fatalities, and RVs are particularly vulnerable due to their construction and limited escape routes. The lack of GFCI protection in wet areas not only breaches safety standards but also exposes Forest River to liability, as similar lawsuits have been identified. The emotional toll on the family, including fear and loss of trust in the product, further emphasizes the seriousness of the issue. The company should urgently investigate, ensure code compliance, and recall affected units to protect customers and restore confidence. Proactive measures like improved quality control and transparent communication are essential to prevent future incidents and mitigate legal and reputational risks. I have reached out to Forest River multiple times and they refuse to respond to my inquiries.

2020 Salem

The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Salem fifth wheel. The contact stated that the RV was not able to start up. Additionally, the converter caught fire while the contact's husband was inside the RV. The contact's husband put out the fire with a fire extinguisher. No injuries were sustained and no medical attention was received. The RV was towed to the dealer; however, the RV was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.

2018 Salem

We were sitting in our travel trailer when i smelled something burning, like an electrical burn. I went around our travel trailer and looked under the sink and saw the water heater smoking. I immediately turned off the electricity. It turns out, the ac junction box that attached to the water heater had caught fire due to the wire nut not being properly secured to the wire. Travel trailer was stationary.

2016 Salem

Electrical device caught fire and caused significant damage to the rv. Heavy smoke and damage to electrical wiring

2003 Salem

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 forest river salem. The contact smelled smoke in his fifth wheel trailer. He detected smoke and immediately went outside to disconnect the wires. The fire department was not called and the dealer was not notified. No other vehicle information was applicable.

2025 Salem

The slide out mechanism is not strong enough to pull the slide out into the trailer itself for transport. This must be manually done, underneath the trailer, with a crescent wrench, even after extensive troubleshooting. The slide out does not operate independently, even when all cargo is removed.

2024 Salem

I smelled gases coming from the RV and after days of troubleshooting I found that one of the batteries was boiling and putting out hazardous gases that were leaking in to the living space. Further troubleshooting revealed a boiling battery and the battery disconnect was incorrectly wired and would not disconnect the battery but provided constant power to the battery, this also caused constant charging causing catastrophic failure of the battery. This event caused dangerous health conditions due to Sulfuric acid gases leaking in to the vehicle and put the occupants at risk.

2022 Salem

Tires 19% 18 Read

2022 Salem

Tire size: 225/75/R15 We were getting on the highway, but didn't even make it off of the on ramp after having just visually inspecting and checking the tire pressure prior. On the way to where we were leaving we actually had another one of these castle rock tires blow out, so we were planning to stop and get four new tires as there was obviously even less milage on the castle rocks when the first blow out occurred, but didn't we make it that far. Both blow outs caused considerable damage to the unit and there was no apparent cause for them happening.

2022 Salem

225/75/15

2020 Salem

Had two Castle rock tires blow out on the highway one after the other tread, de-laminated in the center will attach photos

2020 Salem

The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Salem trailer equipped with LionsHead Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock, Tire Size: 235/80/R16, DOT Number: Jumr2mt4818. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the passenger’s side front and passenger’s side rear tire experienced blowouts and caused severe damaged to the trailer trims, plastic inner wheel well liner, and the wheel wells. The tires were replaced. The contact also stated that the blowouts happened on two separate dates, with the first date being September 13, 2021. The contact was able to replace the tires. The failure mileages were not available.

2020 Salem

Driving down the road and tire exploded. Cruise was set on 70 miles an hour and no debris was hit. Camper was empty, 14,000lbs. We were 80 miles from the dealership who preformed a full inspection of camper and tires.

2020 Salem

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 forest river salem equipped with lionshead tires, tire line: castle rock st, tire size: 205/75/r14, dot number: jujtymt1219. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph on the highway, he heard an explosion and became aware that the passenger's side rear tire on the trailer was deflated. The contact pulled over and changed the tire. The following day the driver's side rear tire on the travel trailer exploded. The contact replaced the tire with the spare tire. Additionally, the rim on the driver's side was also damaged. The contact purchased three more tires and a rim for the rv. The contact called palm beach rv (5757 n military trl, west palm beach, fl 33407, (561) 689-5788) and the service department would be contacted about a possible reimbursement. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 3,854.

2020 Salem

While pulling our new 5th wheel salem hemisphere camper we bought april 2020 on interstate near st.louis at 65 mph rear drivers side tire blow out damaging the camper had roadside assistance put spare tire on unit to get home trying to get camper fixed by factory who installed tires on the unit.*dt*jb

2019 Salem

St205/75r15 Tread separating on the spare tire. Out of 5, this is second tire to fail. Ist incident, Oct 15, 2022. Tread separated from rear passenger trailer tire. Put spare tire on and after 50 miles, tread is raised on 1/2 of the circumference of the tire on inside half

2019 Salem

I purchased a 2019 forrest river salem cruise lite from camper world that came with castle rock st 205 75r14 tires on it. I have had all (4) tires explode going 60 mph. I have replaced all tires. These tire are extremely dangerous. I always carry a spare now i carry two. Camper has very low miles on it. Is there anything to be done to get these time bomb tires off the road?

2019 Salem

While pulling our camper on i-10 in florida at 65 mph, our tire blew out causing us to be stranded.. It also damaged the rim and part of our camper. After putting the spare tire on, we noticed it looked warped and drove slowly to our camping location. After setting up for camp, we noticed the remaining tire looked strange too. We had to buy a new tire and rim to get home. Bottom line is, all three tires that came on our new camper were suspect. We bought this camper new and expected to be able to use it more than 3 times before needing to replace tires. The tires seem to be defective and they were on our forrest river salem camper. Castle rock tires by lionshead specialty tire & wheel

Suspension 15% 14 Read

2021 Salem

* On the way back home from the dealer in PA for a water-tank recall service, the right leaf spring on the trailer broke on the highway and caused the trailer on fire. The less than 3-years old trailer was totaled. Police and I took photos of the damaged trailer and spring. I also kept the broken spring for inspection. * It could be a FATAL incident. We were luckily stopped for gas otherwise the fire could be breaking out when we were driving on highway! * The spring was permanently broken and was confirmed by the police and towing/service center. * The trailer was inspected by police/fire department and Rossnagle's Service Center (police called). * There were NOT any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. We didn't feel any abnormal behavior of the trailer until we stopped for gas when we saw the smoke start to come out. I don't know how long the trailer body had been sit in the moving tire before the fire started.

2011 Salem

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 forrest river salem. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, another driver alerted her that the rear of the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder. The contact extinguished the fire, which was located on the rear axle. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the rear axle melted due to a bearing failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

2025 Salem

Purchased this camper as brand new from camping world in November of 2025, after towing the camper home with my family in the vehicle, I proceeded to go through it about a week later to prepare it for winter. Upon going under the trailer I found two bolts that secure the leaf springs to the frame to be loose. One of them (front bolt of front driver side leaf spring ) was 3/4 of the way out, the other the nut was on by just 1 thread and the bolt was also backing out. This could have caused a serious accident or death as the vehicle could have rolled over or collided with another vehicle while turning. I proceeded to contact the dealership, they told me to contact Forrest river directly. I have submitted photos of issues and had back and forth correspondence and they have still not corrected the issue.. it has now been 3 months since I first reported this, and no one has corrected anything. Due to the severity of the issue I can not tow it to be serviced anywhere. I will be contacting my states attorney general as well to file a complaint.

2022 Salem

Front window just cracked like a flaw in the manufacture process nothing struck it. Axles are really close together like one maybe put on backwards. I have photos but won’t let me upload

2019 Salem

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 forest river salem trailer. The contact stated that the rv was tilted and that one side was lower than the other. The contact stated that they noticed the leak springs had failed on passenger side of the vehicle causing the tire to hit the road. The contact had not taken the trailer to the dealer due to them not purchasing the trailer at that particular dealer. The manufacturer was made aware, however, they had not received a response as of yet. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

2016 Salem

In february 2016 we purchased a 2016 salem forest camper. We only pull it less than 6 times a year (less than 161 miles each way). We were having flat tires (blow outs) on most trips causing damage underneath and damage on both sides. Prior to the blow out the camper pulls to one side making it difficult to control, you hear a pop and then less than a minute you have a tire that has peeled itself like an onion. It appears that the camper comes down onto the tires. This has happened every year we have pulled it. The last time was may 24, 2019.*dt *dt *dt consumer stated tires were purchased last year. Manufacturer was contacted. Camper is currently at gander outdoors of roanoke,va. *jb *dt *dt vehicle is being repaired.*jb coinsumer stated replacement tires fail as well. Libbert verbally said the springs were almost flat and the bolts are above the tires causing them to peel like an onion. Lippert of course didn't put anything in writing put authorized "in good faith" 2 new axle kits which include the springs. They are not covering insulation. Submitted to forest river regarding the bolt. There were obviously several issues making my camper unsafe to pull. *jb

2015 Salem

I bought an rv 2015 for major rv in hesperia california forest river salem two weeks after i bought it the pain started pulling off the front then trailer brakes kept shorting in and out and then quit working altogether took it back to major rv told him about the paint and trailer brakes they told me they put a switch in that from wherever made the switch put a wire in the wrong place but they were contact in the factory to do the paint i told him suspension is hitting the bottom of the trailer capacity is 1300 and 50 pounds what's the track 400 pounds from freshwater all that's great nothing much in the trailer at all butt it took a whole year i sat around the corner from the forest river factory for 6 months in the trailer park waiting for them to call me to fix my trailer a few weeks before the warranty expired they asked me to bring the trailer and i have a newborn daughter which was no problem by that time we went through the whole pregnancy with not even an email back to us i took the trailer and they replace the suspension the freshwater tank all the drains in the trailer went through the electrical system i had to rent a room for a week $700 when i got there the trailer was not even ready they had put back on a destroyed tire when i had a brand new spare on the back which i replace on my way to colorado i noticed the tires started wobbling again the trailer was becoming very unstable and uncontrollable

2015 Salem

The suspension and axles do not adequately support the chassis at the advertised curb weight of the trailer, causing the axles to warp and all 4 of the tires to fail. The attach points to the chassis also dislodged and require replacement.

2015 Salem

**advised by [email protected] to forward to you for action** extensive mold damage - compromised structural/suspension integrity due to water leakage fine/recall levied against manufacturer forest river (july 2015) for failure to comply reporting safety issues. We own a forest river salem cruise lite, bought new aug 2015, faulty construction/leaks since purchase. Repair done/not resolved. Brought in again & currently walls ripped out & extensive mold found by dealership. Dealer advocated for full replacement (technician had to leave unit due to mold). Forest river towed it from fl to goshen, in facility (walls ripped out, 1000+ miles on highways in high wind/structural integrity compromised due to damage, not to mention exposed mold). Monitor assigned to nhtsa ruling please be advised vehicle currently at factory if they'd like to see damage firsthand. As well, please see bbb complaints of safety issues not being handled. We asked the rep to address safety, he replied 'well, you did buy our base model. That's what we use to keep our production line going during the slow season'. If this isn't an admission of guilt, not sure what is. In other words, if we bought a corolla (base model) vs a camry.. Would it 'serve us right' if it had serious safety flaws.. Would the nhtsa be ok with that comment? We are urging someone (or the monitor assigned to the nhtsa ruling made in july 2015) ... Please go to the factory asap. Please address these serious safety issues that continue. Your ruling may have 'shifted' forest rivers practices, but still are allowing them to produce seriously flawed, unsafe products. This is 2nd attempt to fix water intrusion (now w/mold). We want refund/replacement, not a 'band-aid' as was suggested & failed last time! Can't in good faith re-sell this unit with history of leaking / mold. Unsafe to remain in! Please help!

2012 Salem

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river salem. After hitting a large bump or pothole, the vehicle abnormally lowered close to the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v554000 (suspension, tires). The failure mileage was not available. Updated 02/10/16*lj *js

Wheels 10% 10 Read

2022 Salem

Front window just cracked like a flaw in the manufacture process nothing struck it. Axles are really close together like one maybe put on backwards. I have photos but won’t let me upload

2020 Salem

2019 Salem

2018 Salem

Traveling from newton to panama city fl, 5 miles across state line right rear tire blew apart. Split from one bead to the other. Tread layer cake off and damaged travel trailer. Tires were st225/75r15 castlerock 8ply trailer tires. Came on trailer from factory. Dot date code 4516. Just over 3yrs old. I have been in tire business for over 20yrs so i take know the importance of tire maintenance. This is clearly a tire defect and tire manufacturer should be held accountable. I found several complaints about this tire and others made by the same manufacturer online. Something needs to be done before someone gets hurt or worse. Max speeds that morning of travel were 50-55mph due to such a windy morning.

2016 Salem

The unit has castle-rock 225/75/15 original tires installed on unit. August of 2019 was returning home from a trip in panama city beach fla, had a blowout in dothan ala. Did not think of a defective tire at the time and just considered it bad luck.i replace the blown tire with the new spare that came with the unit and had never touched the ground.same make and model and drove approximately 100 miles home.had the original spare mounted on the alloy wheel to match all other wheels and new spare mounted on the spare wheel. Did not use again until august 4,2020. Left for trip and drove approximately on hwy 231 in seale ala just another 100 miles and had another blow that severely damaged the rv skirting, under carriage,electrical wiring and wheel wells on both sides of the rv.i started research and found the castle rock tires are the root cause of the problem. I had all tires replace before heading back home and the tire dealer informed me all original tire on the rv were all separating and i would not have made it home without another blow out . Links below of castle rock tire separation. Https://www.ncconsumer.org/news-articles/potential-tire-damage-prompts-rv-recall-from-forest-river.html,https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f30/castlerock-tire-failure-warranty-115943.html,https://www.irv2.com/forums/f50/so-called-china-bomb-tires-368480-2.html. I do have teh tires and can send pictures of damage if needed.

2016 Salem

Brand new travel trailer was sold by camping world with bias ply and radial tires mixed on the axles, water tank was left unbolted from frame and electrical under the trailer was fixed with wire nuts. This is all a serious safety defects, that could lead to major problems on the highways, pulling the trailer home it had major sway problems. I dont know if the forest river factory built it this way or camping world did it.

2013 Salem

Per other complaints i also have vail sport st lh 99 tires on my 40 ft 10,0000 lb 5th wheel camper and the manufacture is replacing the one tire showing sidewall cracks as have all other complaints but refuses to replace the remaing 3 that have the same dot date code as the one they are replacing since they show no issues. Its a matter of distance and time before they fail and the manufacture is playing with my families safety. I'm am concerned as a consumer that since these tires all went on together the remaining 3 tires present a big safety issue to me.

2012 Salem

Latches/locks/linkages 3% 3 Read

2025 Salem

The latch on the gate on the rear patio failed to remain secure, and the gate swung open multiple times driving down the freeway. We had to pull over and secure the latch manually.

2020 Salem

The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Salem. The contact stated that the door on the travel trailer was unable to be opened from inside or outside. The contact stated that she had to remove the lock and use a screwdriver to unlock the door. The RV was not diagnosed by a dealer nor an independent mechanic. The door lock manufacturer RV Locks and More was made aware of the failure. The RV manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available.

2010 Salem

The deadbolt key lock fell out and was lost from the door latch which was a fastec 43610-09 travel trailer white latch. *tr

Service Brakes 3% 3 Read

2015 Salem

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 forest river hemisphere (na). While driving various speeds, the brakes failed to respond without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.

2011 Salem

The main frame of the trailer has failed doe to a gross error of the mechanical design in making the front crossmember too thin to support the weight of the trailer. Additionally, the requirement to use a load leveler by the dealer as recommended by the manufacturer increases this load to the point that the calculated safety margin of the crossmember that supports the tongue is 1:1. The crossmember material is standard a36 steel with a nominal thickness of .1 inches and is bent in the shape of a c channel, welded to the front of a 10 inch i-beam which comprises the majority of the load bearing structure of the main frame. The front crossmember in question is used as a support point for the underslung tongue that is welded to the lowermost point of the i beam and the front crossmember creating a fulcrum ratio of approximately 2.896 : 1. The lever being the tongue tubing itself that is then pushed upward into the front crossmember with a force of 2400 pounds as calculated using a measured tongue weight of 830 pounds with the vehicle completely unloaded of all cargo and wastewater and with empty propane cylinders. This force is supported by a tongue comprised of a 2x6 rectangular tubing with a nominal wall thickness of .098 inches that has deformed longitudinally and expanded laterally across the short axis directly under the front crossmemeber. The front crossmember has then receded into the underbelly of the camper and begun a vertical crack that has compromised the handling characteristics of both the tow vehicle and the trailer at speed. Additionally, the electrical braking system has failed due to other design flaws in the protection of wiring within the wheel and the design of the mechanical actuation that impinges on the wiring harnesses freedom of movement while being actuated. *tr

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.

Forest River Salem specifications & dimensions

The 2026 Forest River Salem. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN.

Specs cache warming…

Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.

Forest River Salem cargo space, seating & interior room

How much the Salem holds — passengers and cargo. Seating, cargo and interior dimensions vary by trim and seat configuration — decode your VIN for the exact build.

Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim.

Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

Forest River Salem tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.

Wheels & tires

Wheel sizeby VIN

Tire sizeby VIN

Bolt patternby trim

Tire pressure32–36 PSI

Engine oil

Oil typeFull synthetic

Gradeon oil cap

Capacityby engine

Battery

Main battery12V · group by trim

Key-fob cellCR2032

Wiper blades

Front bladesby generation

Rear bladeif equipped

Fuses

Fuse boxeshood + dash

Diagramon box lid

Light bulbs

Headlightby trim

Tail / brakeby trim

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Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.

What MPG does the Forest River Salem get?

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What engines does the Forest River Salem have? Power & range

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How much does a Forest River Salem cost to own?

A Forest River Salem depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.

80%

Value @ 1 yr

61%

Value @ 3 yrs

46%

Value @ 5 yrs

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Est. 5-yr fuel

Estimate resale value — enter what you paid (or the MSRP):

Age	Value retained	Est. resale value	Lost to depreciation
Year 1	80%	—	—
Year 2	70%	—	—
Year 3	61%	—	—
Year 4	53%	—	—
Year 5	46%	—	—

What goes into the five-year cost to own:

Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Salem loses about 54% of its value over five years.
Fuel — based on EPA economy at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Salem ages.
Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.

Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.

Is the Forest River Salem safe?

NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Salem yet.

How many miles does a Forest River Salem last?

A well-maintained Forest River Salem typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.

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All Forest River Salem model years

A year-by-year snapshot of the Forest River Salem — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.

Year	Recalls	Best MPG	Safety
2026 Salem	5 recalls	—	—
2025 Salem	8 recalls	—	—
2024 Salem	10 recalls	—	—
2023 Salem	5 recalls	—	—
2022 Salem	7 recalls	—	—
2021 Salem	10 recalls	—	—
2020 Salem	7 recalls	—	—
2019 Salem	11 recalls	—	—
2018 Salem	9 recalls	—	—
2017 Salem	9 recalls	—	—
2016 Salem	8 recalls	—	—
2015 Salem	5 recalls	—	—
2014 Salem	4 recalls	—	—
2013 Salem	2 recalls	—	—
2012 Salem	1 recall	—	—
2011 Salem	3 recalls	—	—
2010 Salem	2 recalls	—	—
2009 Salem	1 recall	—	—
2008 Salem	3 recalls	—	—
2007 Salem	2 recalls	—	—
2006 Salem	2 recalls	—	—
2005 Salem	2 recalls	—	—
2004 Salem	3 recalls	—	—
2003 Salem	3 recalls	—	—
2002 Salem	1 recall	—	—
2001 Salem	1 recall	—	—
2000 Salem	1 recall	—	—
1999 Salem	1 recall	—	—
1998 Salem	1 recall	—	—
1997 Salem	1 recall	—	—

Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).

Frequently asked questions

What are the worst years for the Salem?

By owner-complaint volume, 2020, 2022, 2016 drew the most reports. 1997, 1998, 1999 have the cleanest records.

How many recalls does the Salem have?

128 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1997–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.

How many miles does a Salem last?

A well-maintained Salem typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.

Is the Salem reliable?

Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Salem is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

What's the Forest River Salem warranty?

New Forest River models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Forest River dealer.

Where is the Forest River Salem made?

The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Salem's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Forest River may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.

How much ground clearance does the Salem have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.

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Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Jun 2026. — ForCar Editorial

Forest River Salem — Recalls, Reliability, Specs & VIN Decoder

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Model-year code (10th digit)

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How many recalls does the Forest River Salem have?

2026 Forest River Salem recalls 5

2025 Forest River Salem recalls 8

2024 Forest River Salem recalls 10

2023 Forest River Salem recalls 5

2022 Forest River Salem recalls 7

2021 Forest River Salem recalls 10

2020 Forest River Salem recalls 7

2019 Forest River Salem recalls 11

2018 Forest River Salem recalls 9

2017 Forest River Salem recalls 9

2016 Forest River Salem recalls 8

2015 Forest River Salem recalls 5

2014 Forest River Salem recalls 4

2013 Forest River Salem recalls 2

2012 Forest River Salem recalls 1

2011 Forest River Salem recalls 3

2010 Forest River Salem recalls 2

2009 Forest River Salem recalls 1

2008 Forest River Salem recalls 3

2007 Forest River Salem recalls 2

2006 Forest River Salem recalls 2

2005 Forest River Salem recalls 2

2004 Forest River Salem recalls 3

2003 Forest River Salem recalls 3

2002 Forest River Salem recalls 1

2001 Forest River Salem recalls 1

2000 Forest River Salem recalls 1

1999 Forest River Salem recalls 1

1998 Forest River Salem recalls 1

1997 Forest River Salem recalls 1

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How many miles does a Forest River Salem last?

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