2023 Forest River Salem problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 Forest River Salem.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 2 of 2 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #22V920000 · 2022 · 262 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 salem, stealth evo, and wildwood travel trailers. the 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt.
Risk: Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a 20-amp mini-breaker, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 10, 2023. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-503-831-5413. forest river's number for this recall is 22-1580.
Service Brakes #23V288000 · 2023 · 37 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 salem and wildwood travel trailers. the brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.
Risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. forest river's number for this recall is 27-1632.
Equipment #23V359000 · 2023 · 6 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 salem, and wildwood travel trailers. the brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe may have been manufactured without thread sealant.
Risk: Missing thread sealant can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the brass elbow and apply thread sealant as necessary, free of charge. all affected trailers 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 69-1642.
Equipment #24V066000 · 2024 · 107 units
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.
Electrical System #25V682000 · 2025 · 20,305 units
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Forest River Salem have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2023 Salem. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2023 Forest River Salem problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is equipment.