By model year
The 2022 model year drew the most complaints, 13
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years filed, by model year.
Source: NHTSA ODI. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA, and NHTSA publishes no sales volumes, so counts are not rates.
Model line
Forest River Salem
Every Forest River Salem model year on file, 1997 to 2027. Pick a year for its recalls, investigations, service bulletins and the full text of owner complaints.
Owner complaints, all model years989 involved a crash, fire, injury or death
Model years311997 to 2027
Recall campaigns64Distinct campaigns listing it
Service bulletins83Summed across model years
Components
Structure leads the Forest River Salem complaint record
Owner complaints across all model years, by component.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Model years
The record for each Forest River Salem model year
Peer index compares complaints with the median vehicle of the same model year and body class (100 is the median). It corrects for age, not for how many were sold.
| Year | Body | Complaints | Severity index | Peer index | Recalls | Investigations | Bulletins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | Trailer | 4 | 25.0 | 400 | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | Trailer | 4 | 0.0 | 400 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | Trailer | 2 | 0.0 | 200 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | Trailer | 13 | 0.0 | 1,300 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | Trailer | 4 | 25.0 | 400 | 10 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | Trailer | 12 | 25.0 | 1,200 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | Trailer | 5 | 0.0 | 250 | 11 | 0 | 13 |
| 2018 | Trailer | 6 | 16.7 | 600 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | Trailer | 5 | 0.0 | 250 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | Trailer | 9 | 11.1 | 900 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | Trailer | 8 | 0.0 | 400 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | Trailer | 1 | 0.0 | 100 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | Trailer | 2 | 0.0 | 100 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | Trailer | 3 | 0.0 | 300 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | Trailer | 2 | 50.0 | 200 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | Trailer | 1 | 0.0 | 100 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | Trailer | 3 | 0.0 | 300 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | Trailer | 3 | 0.0 | 150 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | Trailer | 8 | 12.5 | 400 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | Trailer | 1 | 0.0 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | Trailer | 2 | 0.0 | 200 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | Not decoded | 0 | None | None | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI. Body class from NHTSA's VIN decoder where decoded.
Latest recalls
Recent campaigns covering the Forest River Salem
- 26V-586 Sep 10, 2026
Exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to the LP gas line
Equipment · 60 vehicles - 26V-439 Jul 8, 2026
Federal Placard may have the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Equipment · 18 vehicles - 26V-352 May 29, 2026
Fireplace outlet may have the incorrect wiring
Equipment · 2,338 vehicles - 25V-708 Oct 17, 2025
Exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to LP gas line
Equipment · 38 vehicles - 25V-707 Oct 17, 2025
Tire information label may list the incorrect tire inflation information
Equipment · 23 vehicles - 25V-682 Oct 10, 2025
Distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection
Electrical system · 20k vehicles - 25V-425 Jun 20, 2025
Exterior transit latch on the rear patio door cannot be unlocked from inside the vehicle
Latches and locks · 126 vehicles - 25V-364 Jun 10, 2025
Side entry gate latch may become unlocked, allowing the strut to open the gate during transit
Latches and locks · 1,367 vehicles - 25V-245 Apr 14, 2025
Clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach
Structure · 4,179 vehicles - 24V-629 Aug 22, 2024
Tires may contact chassis components, causing the tires to fail
Structure · 132 vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.