2027 Forest River Salem problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2027 Forest River Salem.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #26V439000 · 2026 · 18 units
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.
Equipment #26V586000 · 2026 · 60 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2027 salem and wildwood travel trailers. the exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to the lp gas line.
Risk: A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a clamp on the griddle to ensure it cannot be stowed with gas connected, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 15, 2026. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. forest river's number for this recall is 06-2095.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2027 Forest River Salem have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2027 Salem. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2027 Forest River Salem problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.