Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 31, 2017 to May 23, 2024.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-682 | Oct 10, 2025 | Distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protection | Electrical system | 20,305 | Repair or modification |
| 18V-550 | Aug 21, 2018 | Break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from… | Electrical system | 5,847 | Repair or modification |
| 18V-436 | Jun 27, 2018 | Outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened | Equipment | 326 | Part replacement |
| 17V-756 | Nov 22, 2017 | These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the… | Equipment | 365,885 | Part replacement |
| 17V-282 | Apr 26, 2017 | Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers | Tires | 71 | Label or owner notice |
| 17V-218 | Mar 31, 2017 | Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a… | Equipment | 6 | Label or owner notice |
| 17V-118 | Feb 24, 2017 | Lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed, allowing propane gas to enter the vehicle | Equipment | 17 | Repair or modification |
| 16V-787 | Oct 28, 2016 | Federal Placard Label and the VIN incorrectly states that the vehicle has two axles, while the vehicle is only equipped with one axle | Equipment | 92 | Label or owner notice |
| 16V-673 | Sep 16, 2016 | Federal Placard on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the tire and rim combination | Equipment | 178 | Repair or modification |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Salem Cruise Lite RV. The contact stated due to water buildup in the roof, the ceiling was leaking during rainy weather. The contact stated that the leak had caused mold to build up on the front side of the camper. The contact stated that the roof slider had previously been repaired with tape due to water leaking and mildew. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
NHTSA complaint 11590320TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM LITE RV, EQUIPPED WITH FOUR CASTLE ROCK ST BRAND TIRES N/A. TIRE LINE: UNKNOWN - DOT NUMBER: JUMR2MT, SIZE: 23580/R16. THE HE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW AND A COUPLE OF MILES LATER THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ALSO BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT PULLED TO A SAFE PLACE AND CALLED A ROAD SAFETY COMPANY. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILED TIRES WERE DUE TREAD SEPARATION. HE ALSO STATED THAT TWO FRONT TIRES WERE SWOLLEN AND WOULD BLOW OUT ANY TIME. THE CONTACT CALLED THE AYNOR TIRE MART DEALER, LOCATED AT 605 M STREET, AYNOR, SC 29511, (843-358-6837), PURCHASED AND REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE LINE WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 FOR THE RV AND THE TIRES.
NHTSA complaint 11330192TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LEAK EMERGED FROM UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDE OUT PORTION OF THE TRAILER. THE LEAK CAUSED MOLD TO FORM. THE DEALER AN MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
NHTSA complaint 11277106I REPLACED A LEAKING PROPANE TANK HOSE A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING OUR TRAVEL TRAILER IN MARCH 2017. WHILE PREPARING THE TRAILER FOR A TRIP NEXT WEEKEND, I FOUND THAT THE 2ND TANK HOSE IS LEAKING PROPANE IN THE SAME WAY AS THE FIRST. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH MORE THAN JUST MY TRAILER AND THAT THESE DEFECTIVE HOSES MAY BE ON MORE TRAILERS FROM FOREST RIVER OR OTHER MANUFACTURERS. THE HOSE IS A MODEL #GHA7 BY DEKING CORPORATION CO., LTD. LOT #610937, US WORKING MAX PRESSURE OF 350 P.S.I. THE HOSE LEAKS PROPANE AT THE HOSE CONNECTION TO THE FITTING THAT CONNECTS TO THE PROPANE TANK. MOVING THE HOSE WHILE CHANGING TANKS OR EVEN TAKING THE TANK COVER OFF RELEASES GAS AT THIS CONNECTION. ON MY SYSTEM WITH 2 TANKS AND A COMMON SWITCHABLE REGULATOR, THE TANK WITH THE DEFECTIVE HOSE CAN BE SHUT OFF AND THE OTHER TANK WILL STILL PRESSURIZE THE DEFECTIVE HOSE AND LEAK. *TT *CN *TR
NHTSA complaint 11083773TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN TITAN HAULING A 2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM CRUISE LITE TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 40 MPH, THE AWNING ON THE RV PREMATURELY FRACTURED. THE TWO BOTTOM POLES FRACTURED ONTO THE ROADWAY AND THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE. A DEALER WAS NOTIFIED (BLUE DOG RV, 714 W SELTIZE WAY, POST FALLS, ID 83854) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AWNING WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BY THE DEALER, BUT THEY DID NOT FILE A CLAIM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.
NHTSA complaint 11020948Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.