FOREST RIVER SALEM 2024

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

10 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V629000 SAFETY RECALL
132 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 69-1833
Notice Date: Sep 18, 2024
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2024
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V628000 SAFETY RECALL
34 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Tire failure can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 44-1831
Notice Date: Sep 10, 2024
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2024
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V531000 SAFETY RECALL
17 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 51-1803
Notice Date: Aug 2, 2024
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2024
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V530000 SAFETY RECALL
35 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2024
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
An incorrect rim size on the label may result in the wrong wheels being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 22-1808
Notice Date: Jul 19, 2024
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2024
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V490000 SAFETY RECALL
573 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 72-1805
Notice Date: Jul 26, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2024
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V388000 SAFETY RECALL
45 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 3, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A damaged tire can fail and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 22-1789
Notice Date: Jun 19, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 3, 2024
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V066000 SAFETY RECALL
107 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 2, 2024
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 69-1731
Notice Date: Feb 13, 2024
Recall Date: Feb 2, 2024
Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V658000 SAFETY RECALL
6 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 29, 2023
Safety Issue:

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

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 51-1683
Notice Date: Nov 8, 2023
Recall Date: Sep 29, 2023

Consumer Complaints

4 Complaints
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11663109 Other
May 27, 2025
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Additional Notes:

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.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11663109
Notice Date: May 27, 2025
Recall Date: May 27, 2025
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11663109 Other
May 27, 2025
Defect Description:

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING

Potential Consequences:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Additional Notes:

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.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11663109
Notice Date: May 27, 2025
Recall Date: May 27, 2025
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11663109 Other
May 27, 2025
Defect Description:

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Potential Consequences:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Additional Notes:

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.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11663109
Notice Date: May 27, 2025
Recall Date: May 27, 2025
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11572752 Other
Feb 19, 2024
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Additional Notes:

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.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11572752
Notice Date: Feb 19, 2024
Recall Date: Feb 19, 2024
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