FOREST RIVER SALEM (2026) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2026 Salem travel trailers with a griddle that can stay connected to gas while stowed, increasing fire risk. Dealers will install a locking mechanism free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2026 Salem travel trailers because the griddle can stay connected to LP gas while stowed, creating a fire risk. Owners should contact dealers for a free fix before the issue worsens. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342561-forest-river-2026-salem-travel-trailers-fire-risk-from-stowed.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342561-forest-river-2026-salem-travel-trailers-fire-risk-from-stowed · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V708000
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“Forest River 2026 Salem Travel Trailers: Fire Risk from Stowed Griddle.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342561-forest-river-2026-salem-travel-trailers-fire-risk-from-stowed. Based on NHTSA recall #25V708000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V708000).
Why it’s dangerous
The griddle can stay connected to LP gas while stowed, meaning it could ignite if the gas line is active. This creates a fire hazard if the griddle is not properly secured.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 Forest River Salem travel trailers are affected. Those who use the griddle while it's stowed could face fire risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2026 Forest River Salem travel trailers. The griddle may be stowed while still connected to the LP gas line.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Fix
Dealers will inspect and install a locking mechanism to prevent the griddle from staying connected to gas while stowed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Do I need to do anything right now?
No owner letters are needed; dealers will handle the fix for free.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if it's a 2026 Forest River Salem travel trailer with the griddle stowed while connected to LP gas.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The recall states a fire risk, but does not specify injuries. The hazard is not described as causing serious injury in normal use.
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 25V708000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 25V708000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
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 #25V708000 (October 17, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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