2020 FOREST RIVER SALEM
7 recalls, 14 complaints - 6 TSBs
25V682000 Oct 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
21V621000 Aug 9, 2021
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
20V727000 Nov 23, 2020
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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-... Read more
20V563000 Sep 18, 2020
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
20V482000 Aug 14, 2020
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
20V049000 Jan 29, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
19V754000 Oct 23, 2019
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
The rubber hose may melt, allowing gas to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:MATERIALS:INSULATION | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Jun 17, 2024
Upon braking on the interstate the truck lost control and almost crashed due to not braking properly. ABS, Brake and traction control lights all came on and have stayed on steadily since. Truck pulls to the right every time we brake. When we spoke with dodge they told us the ABS module is the pr... Read more
WHEELS
Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Jun 17, 2024
The wheel nuts on my vehicle are defective. The Ford Dealership had to replace all twenty-four of them for "swelling". Evidently, the design of these wheel nuts (Ford part number ACPZ 1012 M) makes it impossible to remove without destroying them because of their defective design. According to Ford ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 19, 2023
Incident date: Nov 8, 2022
high pressure fuel system completely replaced after recall and it broke down again with same symptoms.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 24, 2022
Incident date: Jun 24, 2022
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 mech... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
Jun 22, 2022
Incident date: Jun 22, 2022
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 m... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 6, 2022
Incident date: Jan 5, 2022
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 Aug... Read more
TIRES
Sep 24, 2021
Incident date: Sep 13, 2021
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 dama... Read more
TIRES
Jun 27, 2021
Incident date: Jun 25, 2021
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.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:MATERIALS:INSULATION
Feb 23, 2021
Incident date: Jun 8, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2020 FOREST RIVER SALEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INSIDE OF THE RV THERE WAS INSULATION FROM THE METAL OUTSIDE OF THE RV TO THE WALLS, CAUSING THE METAL TO SWEAT, WHICH CAUSED MOLD TO DEVELOP INSIDE OF THE RV. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY STRONG PROPANE ODOR INSIDE THE R... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Feb 23, 2021
Incident date: Jun 8, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2020 FOREST RIVER SALEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INSIDE OF THE RV THERE WAS INSULATION FROM THE METAL OUTSIDE OF THE RV TO THE WALLS, CAUSING THE METAL TO SWEAT, WHICH CAUSED MOLD TO DEVELOP INSIDE OF THE RV. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY STRONG PROPANE ODOR INSIDE THE R... Read more
TIRES
Dec 21, 2020
Incident date: Dec 13, 2020
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 T... Read more
WHEELS:RIM
Dec 21, 2020
Incident date: Dec 13, 2020
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 T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 15, 2020
Incident date: Aug 14, 2020
CASTLE ROCK TIRES ST 226 225/75/15.TIRESSHOW SIGNS OF FAILURE, WE PURCHASED A TRAVEL TRAILER IN MAY OF 2020. I HAVE TOWED IT LESS THAN 2K MILES AND HAVE 4 OF 5 TIRES SHOWING SIDEWALL BULGE. 1 TIRE IS THE SPARE WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN ON THE AXLE. I PLAN TO REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH A GOOD QUALITY TIRE I... Read more
TIRES
Aug 4, 2020
Incident date: Aug 2, 2020
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.*D... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 FOREST RIVER SALEM
6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
511435
Oct 29, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Generic instructions for Xantrex - Freedom X Inverter Configuration "Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Model".
511435
Oct 29, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Generic instructions for Xantrex - Freedom X Inverter Configuration "Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Model".
511323
Apr 7, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Rear wall backer locations for installation of rear ladders at dealerships.
511299
Feb 23, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Adding Trim to Cover Screw Holes.
511213
Aug 5, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a document that describes how to take the required photos to assess the slideroom mechanism for adjustment and function.
041104
Nov 1, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
The 42DL model has a potential of the side wall bowing when the sliderooms are in the deployed position. Add decorative gussets per notice.
FOREST RIVER SALEM - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER SALEM across all model years (1997, 2026).
128
Total Recalls
142
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER SALEM - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 8 | 7 | View |
| 2024 | 10 | 8 | View |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | View |
| 2022 | 7 | 22 | View |
| 2021 | 10 | 4 | View |
| 2020 (current) | 7 | 14 | |
| 2019 | 11 | 9 | View |
| 2018 | 9 | 7 | View |
| 2017 | 9 | 6 | View |
| 2016 | 8 | 15 | View |
| 2015 | 5 | 14 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 5 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 9 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |