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Model-level recall history

Forest River SALEM recalls by year

Explore official NHTSA model-level records from 1997 through 2027. Choose a year to review consequences, remedies, campaign numbers, and instructions for that year and model.

149NHTSA recall records
63unique campaigns
31model years represented

Year-by-year record count

Recall history across model years

20271 record20268 records202510 records202413 records20235 records20228 records202113 records20209 records201912 records201811 records201710 records20169 records20155 records20144 records20132 records20121 record20113 records20102 records20091 record20084 records20072 records20062 records20052 records20043 records20033 records20021 record20011 record20001 record19991 record19981 record19971 record

Affected systems

Frequently represented components

Component counts describe records in the NHTSA dataset, not failure rates.

Equipment: Recreational vehicle/trailer28 records across 11 unique campaigns
Equipment24 records across 5 unique campaigns
Equipment: Other: Labels19 records across 14 unique campaigns
Electrical system: Wiring13 records across 3 unique campaigns
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery6 records across 1 unique campaign
Tires6 records across 5 unique campaigns
Trailer hitches5 records across 2 unique campaigns
Electrical system: Integrated trailer brake control4 records across 1 unique campaign
Equipment: Appliance: Oven/stove/cooktop4 records across 3 unique campaigns
Equipment: Recreational vehicle/trailer: Lpg systems4 records across 3 unique campaigns
Suspension: Rear: Axle: Non-powered axle assembly4 records across 4 unique campaigns
Equipment: Electrical3 records across 1 unique campaign
Latches/locks/linkages3 records across 2 unique campaigns
Structure: Emergency: Escape/egress/exit3 records across 2 unique campaigns
Equipment: Recreational vehicle/trailer: Lpg systems: Furnace2 records across 2 unique campaigns
Equipment: Recreational vehicle/trailer: Lpg systems: Lines and fittings2 records across 1 unique campaign
Equipment: Recreational vehicle/trailer: Plumbing: Potable water: Storage tank2 records across 1 unique campaign
Exterior lighting2 records across 2 unique campaigns
Structure: Body2 records across 1 unique campaign
Structure: Emergency: Escape/egress/exit: Latching/release system2 records across 1 unique campaign
Structure: Frame and members2 records across 1 unique campaign
Suspension: Front: Springs: Leaf spring assembly2 records across 1 unique campaign
Equipment: Appliance: Refrigerator1 records across 1 unique campaign
Equipment: Recreational vehicle/trailer: Lpg systems: Water heater1 records across 1 unique campaign

Campaign history

Recently reported Forest River SALEM campaigns

Campaigns are grouped across the model years represented on this page.

26V43900007/08/2026

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."

Model years in this history: 2027, 2026

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall 04-2075.

26V35200005/29/2026

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Wildwood, Salem and 2026 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fireplace outlet may have the incorrect wiring.

Model years in this history: 2026, 2025, 2024

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the wiring and outlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410.

25V70700010/17/2025

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Stealth EVO, RPOD, 2025-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The tire information label may list the incorrect tire inflation information.

Model years in this history: 2026, 2025

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners of Salem, Wildwood, and Stealth EVO may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Owner of RPOD may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1991.

25V70800010/17/2025

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to LP gas line.

Model years in this history: 2026

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and install a locking mechanism as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles are still in manufacturer control so no owner letters are needed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-1992.

25V68200010/10/2025

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.

Model years in this history: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

Consequence and remedy

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.

25V42500006/20/2025

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailer recreational trailers. The exterior transit latch on the rear patio door cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle.

Model years in this history: 2026, 2025

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the exterior transit latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1945.

25V36400006/10/2025

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The side entry gate latch may become unlocked, allowing the strut to open the gate during transit.

Model years in this history: 2025

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An open gate can striking other road users and increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install a warning label and tethered pin and remove the strut, free of chare. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2025. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1935.

25V24500004/14/2025

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.

Model years in this history: 2025

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.

24V62800008/22/2024

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.

Model years in this history: 2024

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Tire failure can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

24V62900008/22/2024

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.

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

24V53000007/12/2024

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."

Model years in this history: 2024

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An incorrect rim size on the label may result in the wrong wheels being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

24V53100007/12/2024

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.

Model years in this history: 2024

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

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.

24V49000006/28/2024

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.

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

24V38800006/03/2024

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.

Model years in this history: 2024

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A damaged tire can fail and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

24V06600002/02/2024

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."

Model years in this history: 2024, 2023

Consequence and remedy

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.

23V65800009/29/2023

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

Model years in this history: 2024

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay the occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

23V35900005/19/2023

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.

Model years in this history: 2023

Consequence and remedy

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 for this recall is 69-1642.

23V28800004/24/2023

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.

Model years in this history: 2023

Consequence and remedy

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.

22V92000012/13/2022

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.

Model years in this history: 2023

Consequence and remedy

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.

22V72900009/30/2022

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem, Wildwood, and Ozark travel trailers. The fresh water tank may dislodge from the vehicle and fall to the ground when full or overfilled.

Model years in this history: 2022, 2021

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the fresh water tank for straps. and install straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact at Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1559.

22V56200008/02/2022

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The awning rail may not be attached to a backer in the sidewall, which can allow the awning to detach while the vehicle is in motion.

Model years in this history: 2022, 2021

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An awning that detaches increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for backers and reattach the awning if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1538.

22V55600007/29/2022

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Model years in this history: 2022

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.

22V48600007/08/2022

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Ozark, Tracer, Sanibel, East to West Della Terra, Silverlake, Forest River Cherokee, Flagstaff, IBEX, RPod, Rockwood, Salem, Sierra, Sandpiper, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Model years in this history: 2022

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at the following numbers: 1-574-862-1025 (Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, and Ozark), 1-574-264-6664 (East to West Della Terra and Silver Lake ), 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee), 1-574-642-8943 (Rockwood and Flagstaff), 1-574- 642-3119 Option 2 (IBEX & RPOD), 1-574-534-3167 (Salem & Wildwood), 1-574-534-4574 (Sierra & Sandpiper). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall 22V-556.

22V24300004/13/2022

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Model years in this history: 2022, 2021

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

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