Every 2024 Forest River Salem recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 26V352000
May 29, 2026Equipment:Electrical
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V352000 →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 24V530000
Dec 7, 2024Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- An incorrect rim size on the label may result in the wrong wheels being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V530000 →Tires · NHTSA 24V628000
Aug 22, 2024Tires
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Tire failure can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V628000 →Structure · NHTSA 24V629000
Aug 22, 2024Structure:Frame and Members
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V629000 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 24V531000
Jul 12, 2024Trailer Hitches
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V531000 →Structure · NHTSA 24V490000
Jun 28, 2024Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V490000 →Suspension · NHTSA 24V388000
Mar 6, 2024Suspension:Multiple Axle
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A damaged tire can fail and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V388000 →Equipment · NHTSA 24V066000
Feb 2, 2024Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V066000 →Structure · NHTSA 23V658000
Sep 29, 2023Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels. These vehicles may be missing a secondary emergency exit.
- Risk
- A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay the occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V658000 →
2024 Forest River Salem complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Forest River Salem. Forest River has issued at least 10 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
- Electrical System3
- Equipment3
- Structure1
- Visibility1
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (8)
- Structure (2)
- Electrical System (1)
Read Forest River Salem owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Forest River Salem. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Fireplace within entertainment center/slide began to work only on low. Cleaned unit, had to pull access panel to access electrical outlet that fireplace was plugged into. Found a browned outlet face. Turned off circuit, pulled outlet and found a charred electrical line and back of outlet.”
2024 FOREST RIVER SALEMApr 14, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11731007
“The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Salem Towable. The contact stated that after purchasing the trailer, the contact noticed signs of water leaks and damaged gaskets on the window seals. The contact also stated that the slide-out panels were not operating properly.”
2024 FOREST RIVER SALEMSep 9, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11685888
“The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Salem Towables. The contact stated that when the trailer was set up at an RV park, one of the leveler jacks failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that later, water had leaked from the shower and soaked the flooring in the trailer.”
2024 FOREST RIVER SALEMMay 27, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11663109
“I smelled gases coming from the RV and after days of troubleshooting I found that one of the batteries was boiling and putting out hazardous gases that were leaking in to the living space.”
2024 FOREST RIVER SALEMFeb 19, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11572752
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