Every 2020 Forest River Salem recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 25V682000
Oct 10, 2025Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V682000 →Equipment · NHTSA 21V621000
Sep 8, 2021Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V621000 →Equipment · NHTSA 20V727000
Nov 23, 2020Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
- Risk
- A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.
Full recall details for 20V727000 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 20V563000
Sep 18, 2020Trailer Hitches
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V563000 →Equipment · NHTSA 20V482000
Aug 14, 2020Equipment
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V482000 →Service Brakes, Electric · NHTSA 20V049000
Jan 29, 2020Service Brakes, Electric
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.
- Risk
- In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.
Full recall details for 20V049000 →Equipment · NHTSA 19V754000
Oct 23, 2019Equipment
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 EVO, Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The trailer cooktops were installed with a rubber liquid propane (LP) gas line instead of a copper one.
- Risk
- The rubber hose may melt, allowing gas to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rubber LP gas line with a copper gas line, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1107.
Full recall details for 19V754000 →
2020 Forest River Salem complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Forest River Salem, reporting 3 fires. Forest River has issued at least 6 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Tires5
- Electrical System3
- Equipment2
- Latches/Locks/Linkages1
- Structure1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (3)
- Structure (2)
- Electrical System (1)
- Unknown Or Other (1)
Read Forest River Salem owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Forest River Salem. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“Our Forest River Salem Hemisphere Travel Trailer posed a severe safety risk to my family due to improper construction.”
2020 FOREST RIVER SALEMJan 28, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11639140
Fire
“The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Salem fifth wheel. The contact stated that the RV was not able to start up. Additionally, the converter caught fire while the contact's husband was inside the RV. The contact's husband put out the fire with a fire extinguisher.”
2020 FOREST RIVER SALEMJun 22, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11470401
“Had two Castle rock tires blow out on the highway one after the other tread, de-laminated in the center will attach photos”
2020 FOREST RIVER SALEMJul 19, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11533348
“The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Salem. The contact stated that the door on the travel trailer was unable to be opened from inside or outside. The contact stated that she had to remove the lock and use a screwdriver to unlock the door.”
2020 FOREST RIVER SALEMJun 24, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11470900
“Roof/wall seals prematurely failed. Travel trailer is a 2020. only 1 1/2 years old. Bought it brand new. Water damage can cause mold, creating health issues and structure issues. Currently at a repair facility being inspected for total damage and estimate on cost.”
2020 FOREST RIVER SALEMJan 6, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11446508
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