NHTSA lists 5 complaints for the 2019 Forest River Salem, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FOREST RIVER SALEM.
Recalls
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11 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 11.
Date: 2025-10-10. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-08-09. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-09-18. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TRAILER HITCHES.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-08-14. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-12-27. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-12-03. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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, A Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-09-13. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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 San (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-08-21. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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 vehi (excerpt)
Consequence: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-06-27. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-06-25. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
13 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 9 |
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| STRUCTURE | 5 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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| VISIBILITY | 1 |
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10202762
Date: 2021-10-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Generic instructions for Xantrex - Freedom X Inverter Configuration "Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Model".
10190120
Date: 2021-04-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Rear wall backer locations for installation of rear ladders at dealerships.
10187520
Date: 2021-02-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Adding Trim to Cover Screw Holes.
10178433
Date: 2020-08-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This is a document that describes how to take the required photos to assess the slideroom mechanism for adjustment and function.
10169959
Date: 2020-02-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Certain 210RT travel trailer have a direct discharge furnace that will not produce adequate heat through ducts.
10167302
Date: 2019-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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.
10165357
Date: 2019-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
A limited number of units with Alpha Roofing Membrane installed on slide-outs have displayed an adverse reaction in extreme heat conditions where the wiper seal comes into contact with the membrane on the slide when fully extended.
10164281
Date: 2019-09-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Certain 260RT travel trailer have a direct discharge furnace that will not produce adequate heat through ducts.
10163326
Date: 2019-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
As Per Lippert Components; Specific 8800 Series windows installed in your recreational vehicle may potentially leak. The windows will be remedied by a Forest River Dealer.
10159261
Date: 2019-04-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY.
A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks of installation.