NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Forest River Salem
The 2023 Forest River Salem has 5 NHTSA recalls and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Forest River dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2023 Forest River Salem. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #25V682000Reported October 10, 2025 · Forest River, Inc.
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.
Safety consequence
Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Free manufacturer 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA #24V066000Reported February 2, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
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 and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Safety consequence
Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
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.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
NHTSA #23V359000Reported May 19, 2023 · Forest River, Inc.
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.
Safety consequence
Missing thread sealant can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free manufacturer 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 for this recall is 69-1642.
Notes
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.
SERVICE BRAKES
NHTSA #23V288000Reported April 24, 2023 · Forest River, Inc.
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.
Safety consequence
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
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.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
NHTSA #22V920000Reported December 13, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.
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.
Safety consequence
Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
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.