FOREST RIVER SALEM (2018) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling 2018 Salem trailers with incorrect tire pressure placards that could lead to crashes. Owners must check for 54 PSI placards and update to 65 PSI.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Incorrect tire pressure information can cause the operator to under inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2018 Salem recreational trailers because their tire pressure placards show 54 PSI instead of the correct 65 PSI. This incorrect pressure could cause underinflation and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224905-forest-river-salem-2018-trailers-incorrect-tire-pressure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224905-forest-river-salem-2018-trailers-incorrect-tire-pressure-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V232000
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“Forest River Salem 2018 Trailers: Incorrect Tire Pressure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224905-forest-river-salem-2018-trailers-incorrect-tire-pressure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V232000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V232000).
Why it’s dangerous
The placards on these trailers incorrectly state the tire pressure as 54 PSI instead of 65 PSI. Using the wrong pressure can cause underinflation, which increases the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Forest River Salem trailers with model SMT282QBXL-OR. Trailer operators are most at risk due to potential underinflation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a placard on the trailer that says 54 PSI for the tires. The affected model is 2018 Forest River Salem SMT282QBXL-OR.
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What to do — step by step
Check Tire Placard
Look for a placard on the trailer that states 54 PSI for the tires; the correct pressure is 65 PSI.
Contact Customer Service
Call Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413 to get a free tire placard with the correct pressure.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River has notified owners and provided a tire placard with the correct tire pressure information, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-0693.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The placards on these trailers incorrectly state the tire pressure as 54 PSI instead of the correct 65 PSI, which could lead to underinflation and crash risk.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check for a placard on the trailer that says 54 PSI for the tires. The affected model is 2018 Forest River Salem SMT282QBXL-OR.
What should I do if I have the affected trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413 to get a free tire placard with the correct 65 PSI pressure.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V232000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V232000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River has notified owners and provided a tire placard with the correct tire pressure information, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-0693. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V232000 (December 4, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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