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Forest River Salem recalls and problems

64 recalls and 100 owner complaints for 28 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
64
Complaints
100
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
9

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Forest River Salem by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2027 Salem200000
2026 Salem600000
2025 Salem850020
2024 Salem1040000
2023 Salem520000
2022 Salem7130000
2021 Salem1050200
2020 Salem7120300
2019 Salem1150000
2018 Salem960100
2017 Salem950000
2016 Salem890100
2015 Salem580000
2014 Salem410000
2013 Salem220000
2012 Salem130000
2011 Salem320100
2010 Salem210000
2009 Salem100000
2008 Salem330000
2007 Salem200000
2006 Salem200000
2005 Salem200000
2004 Salem330000
2003 Salem380100
2002 Salem110000
2001 Salem120000
2000 Salem100000

Most reported Forest River Salem problems

Problem areaReports
Equipment33
Structure28
Electrical System22
Tires19
Suspension14
Unknown or Other13
Wheels10
Latches/Locks/Linkages3
Service Brakes2
Visibility1

All Forest River Salem recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-586Sep 10, 20262027EquipmentForest River, Inc.
26V-439Jul 8, 20262026–2027EquipmentForest River, Inc.
26V-352May 29, 20262024–2026EquipmentForest River, Inc.
25V-707Oct 17, 20252025–2026EquipmentForest River, Inc.
25V-708Oct 17, 20252026EquipmentForest River, Inc.
25V-682Oct 10, 20252016–2026Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
25V-425Jun 20, 20252025–2026Structure, Latches/Locks/LinkagesForest River, Inc.
25V-364Jun 10, 20252025Latches/Locks/LinkagesForest River, Inc.
25V-245Apr 14, 20252025StructureForest River, Inc.
24V-629Aug 22, 20242024–2025StructureForest River, Inc.
24V-628Aug 22, 20242024Equipment, TiresForest River, Inc.
24V-531Jul 12, 20242024Trailer HitchesForest River, Inc.
24V-530Jul 12, 20242024EquipmentForest River, Inc.
24V-490Jun 28, 20242024–2025StructureForest River, Inc.
24V-388Jun 3, 20242024Tires, SuspensionForest River, Inc.
24V-066Feb 2, 20242023–2024EquipmentForest River, Inc.
23V-658Sep 29, 20232024StructureForest River, Inc.
23V-359May 19, 20232023EquipmentForest River, Inc.
23V-288Apr 24, 20232023Service BrakesForest River, Inc.
22V-920Dec 13, 20222023EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-729Sep 30, 20222021–2022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-562Aug 2, 20222021–2022Equipment, StructureForest River, Inc.
22V-556Jul 29, 20222022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-486Jul 8, 20222022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-243Apr 13, 20222021–2022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
21V-745Sep 24, 20212021–2022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
21V-621Aug 9, 20212019–2021EquipmentForest River, Inc.
21V-443Jun 11, 20212021Exterior LightingForest River, Inc.
20V-727Nov 23, 20202008, 2020EquipmentForest River, Inc.
20V-589Sep 25, 20202021EquipmentForest River, Inc.
20V-563Sep 18, 20202018–2021Electrical System, Trailer HitchesForest River, Inc.
20V-482Aug 14, 20202019–2021EquipmentForest River, Inc.
20V-049Jan 29, 20202020Service Brakes, ElectricForest River, Inc.
19V-754Oct 23, 20192020EquipmentForest River, Inc.
18V-933Dec 27, 20182019Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
18V-856Dec 3, 20182019Exterior LightingForest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers.
18V-624Sep 13, 20182019SuspensionForest River, Inc.
18V-550Aug 21, 20182014–2019Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
18V-436Jun 27, 20182016–2019EquipmentForest River, Inc.
18V-428Jun 25, 20182019Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
18V-386Jun 8, 20182019SuspensionForest River, Inc.
18V-232Apr 12, 20182018Equipment, TiresForest River, Inc.
17V-790Dec 8, 20172018EquipmentForest River, Inc.
17V-756Nov 22, 20172003–2018EquipmentForest River, Inc.
17V-484Aug 2, 20172018EquipmentForest River, Inc.
17V-282Apr 26, 20172017–2018TiresForest River, Inc.
17V-218Mar 31, 20172017EquipmentForest River, Inc.
17V-118Feb 24, 20172017EquipmentForest River, Inc.
16V-787Oct 28, 20162017EquipmentForest River, Inc.
16V-673Sep 16, 20162017Equipment, TiresForest River, Inc.
15V-831Dec 10, 20152016EquipmentForest River, Inc.
15V-645Oct 13, 20152016EquipmentForest River, Inc.
15V-359Jun 9, 20152016SuspensionForest River, Inc.
15V-231Apr 20, 20152016SuspensionForest River, Inc.
14V-712Nov 7, 20142015EquipmentForest River, Inc.
14V-689Oct 31, 20142015SuspensionForest River, Inc.
14V-625Oct 7, 20142014–2015EquipmentForest River, Inc.
13V-203May 17, 20132013–2014EquipmentForest 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…
11V-017Jan 14, 20112010–2011SuspensionForest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 salem travel trailers manufactured from september 25, 2009, through january 13, 2011.
10V-454Oct 1, 20102004, 2007EquipmentForest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts.
10V-281Jun 24, 20102011EquipmentForest river is recalling certain model year 2011 salem and wildwood travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2009 through june 11, 2010.
08V-346Jul 7, 20082003–2006EquipmentForest 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.
07V-487Oct 16, 20072008EquipmentCertain 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.
07V-085Mar 5, 20072000–2003EquipmentCertain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Forest River Salem?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2022 Forest River Salem has the most reports (13). Check the 2022 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Forest River Salem have?

NHTSA lists 64 safety recalls covering Forest River Salem model years 2000–2027.

What are the most common Forest River Salem problems?

Owners report equipment, structure, electrical system problems most often.