2023 FOREST RIVER SALEM
5 recalls, 3 complaints - 8 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.
24V066000 Feb 2, 2024
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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 a... Read more
Consequence
Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
23V359000 May 19, 2023
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Missing thread sealant can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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... Read more
23V288000 Apr 24, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
22V920000 Dec 13, 2022
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
May 14, 2024
Incident date: Jan 19, 2024
Transmission cooler is leaking, hairline crack in cooler line on external cooler on transmission we looked online and it said 2020 ford explorers 2.3 engine that was a recall but says my specific vehicle isn’t recalled but i believe it should be.
ENGINE
May 14, 2024
Incident date: Jan 19, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle started, there was a rattling noise coming from the engine. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle made a ticking sound while idling. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienc... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 6, 2023
Incident date: Jul 1, 2023
I was driving down the highway and had power issues, pulled over once and saw nothing, drove another 15-20 miles, pulled over again, and had fuel pouring out behind the rear passenger wheel, at which point I turned off the car. I had car towed to a VW dealership and they said nothing is wrong with t... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 FOREST RIVER SALEM
8 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 357200 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
511775
May 8, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is a generic document used as an aid to help dealers diagnose the slide height adjustment.
691708
Nov 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fridge mini-breaker location.
511680
Sep 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
According to a Furrion TSB "TB-220919": Irregular cooling performance has been reported on the identified refrigerators. The refrigerator compressor has been found to stop working and requires a ??A???A???A?hard reset??A???A???A? by disconn
511680
Sep 21, 2023
357200 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
According to a Furrion TSB "TB-220919": Irregular cooling performance has been reported on the identified refrigerators. The refrigerator compressor has been found to stop working and requires a ??A???A???A?hard reset??A???A???A? by disconn
061633
May 3, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
The slide floor and exterior walls may not be sealed.
061633
May 3, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The slide floor and exterior walls may not be sealed.
691612
Mar 21, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Certain Salem and Wildwood floorplans may have decking that had gotten wet and after install. It froze and caused ice to form in the fibers and may lead to a crunching/cracking sound when walking on it. This document is to help a dealer rep
511597
Jan 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Thermostat wiring trouble shooting guides.
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 (current) | 5 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 22 | View |
| 2021 | 10 | 4 | View |
| 2020 | 7 | 14 | View |
| 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 |