Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA

2026 Forest River Salem recalls (6)

6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2026 Forest River Salem. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

6recalls

0owner complaints

3+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2026 Forest River Salem. Check your Salem by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2026 Forest River Salem recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Equipment · NHTSA 26V439000
Jul 8, 2026Equipment:Other:Labels
Problem
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."
Risk
Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall 04-2075.
Full recall details for 26V439000 →
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 →
Equipment · NHTSA 25V708000
Oct 17, 2025Equipment:Appliance:Oven/Stove/Cooktop
Problem
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.
Risk
A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
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.
Full recall details for 25V708000 →
Equipment · NHTSA 25V707000
Oct 17, 2025Equipment:Other:Labels
Problem
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.
Risk
A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Full recall details for 25V707000 →
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 →
Structure · NHTSA 25V425000
Jun 20, 2025Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit:Latching/Release System
Problem
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.
Risk
A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Full recall details for 25V425000 →

2026 Forest River Salem complaints and service bulletins

Forest River has issued at least 3 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.

Service bulletins by component

Unknown Or Other (2)
Electrical System (1)

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2026 Forest River Salem recalls (6)

6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2026 Forest River Salem. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

6recalls

0owner complaints

3+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2026 Forest River Salem. Check your Salem by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2026 Forest River Salem recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Equipment · NHTSA 26V439000

Jul 8, 2026Equipment:Other:Labels

Problem: 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."
Risk: Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall 04-2075.

Full recall details for 26V439000 →

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 →

Equipment · NHTSA 25V708000

Oct 17, 2025Equipment:Appliance:Oven/Stove/Cooktop

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

Full recall details for 25V708000 →

Equipment · NHTSA 25V707000

Oct 17, 2025Equipment:Other:Labels

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

Full recall details for 25V707000 →

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 →

Structure · NHTSA 25V425000

Jun 20, 2025Structure:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit:Latching/Release System

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

Full recall details for 25V425000 →