Model year record

2025 FOREST RIVER Salem

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 14 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V352000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,338
Reported to NHTSA
2026-05-29
Owners notified
2026-06-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V707000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
23
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-17
Owners notified
2025-10-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V682000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
20,305
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-10
Owners notified
2025-11-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V425000

Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit: latching/release system

Component
Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit: latching/release system
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
126
Reported to NHTSA
2025-06-20
Owners notified
2025-07-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V364000

Latches/locks/linkages

Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,367
Reported to NHTSA
2025-06-10
Owners notified
2025-07-02

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The side entry gate latch may become unlocked, allowing the strut to open the gate during transit.

Safety risk

An open gate can striking other road users and increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a warning label and tethered pin and remove the strut, free of chare. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2025. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1935.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V245000

Structure: body: step/ladder

Component
Structure: body: step/ladder
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
4,179
Reported to NHTSA
2025-04-14
Owners notified
2025-04-28

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.

Safety risk

Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V629000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
132
Reported to NHTSA
2024-08-22
Owners notified
2024-09-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V490000

Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit

Component
Structure: emergency: escape/egress/exit
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
573
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-28
Owners notified
2024-07-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body4
Electrical system2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer2
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2
Suspension2
Unknown or other2

The 2024 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.