Model year

2023 Forest River Salem

Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 6, 2023 to May 14, 2024.

Recall campaigns covering this model year521k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2023 trailer
Severity index0.02023 trailers average 5.4
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2023 Forest River Salem peaked in 2023, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75120231202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2023 Forest River Salem name equipment

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Equipment
1
Structure
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

5 recall campaigns cover the 2023 Forest River Salem

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Forest River Salem
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
25V-682Oct 10, 2025Distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery without over current protectionElectrical system20,305Repair or modification
24V-066Feb 2, 2024Federal Placard may have incorrect tire size informationEquipment107Label or owner notice
23V-359May 19, 2023Brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe may have been manufactured without thread sealantEquipment6Repair or modification
23V-288Apr 24, 2023Brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake functionBrakes37Not stated
22V-920Dec 13, 20228-gauge wire connected to the 12-Volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to meltEquipment262Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2023 Forest River Salem

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.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed May 14, 2024Failure Jan 19, 2024Eureka Springs, ARRoof and pillars, Structure

    The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 35–65 MPH and towing a 2023 Forest River Salem Cruise Lite, the roof on the RV caved in. There was mold detected on the inner walls. The RV was swaying from left to right. The contact stated that the foundation had separated. The active air dam warning light was illuminated. The RV was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was structural damage and that the ceiling panels needed to be replaced. The RV was repaired, and the dealer recommended sending the RV to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

    NHTSA complaint 11588632
  2. Filed Jul 6, 2023Failure Jul 1, 2023Rushville, MORecreational vehicle/trailer

    Only one day old, 3000 series Solera Lippert (serial number2021125707-RA ) awning material tore away from camper and support arms fell down. Awning was glued to light bar and did not have any other support. The power arms fell within range of hitting a person if they were there at the time. No one was injured in our case but very dangerous none the less.

    NHTSA complaint 11530735
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

7 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 511950 Jun 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold on certain websites. Forest River is reporting as we are sharing with the dealer body.
  • 511775 May 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a generic document used as an aid to help dealers diagnose the slide height adjustment.
  • 691708 Nov 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fridge mini-breaker location.
  • 511680 Sep 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    According to a Furrion TSB "TB-220919": Irregular cooling performance has been reported on the identified refrigerators. The refrigerator compressor has been found to stop working and requires a âÂÂhard resetâ by disconnecting power to reset cooling ope…
  • 061633 May 3, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The slide floor and exterior walls may not be sealed.
  • 691612 Mar 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Certain Salem and Wildwood floorplans may have decking that had gotten wet and after install. It froze and caused ice to form in the fibers and may lead to a crunching/cracking sound when walking on it. This document is to help a dealer repair or replace th…
  • 511597 Jan 31, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    General Thermostat wiring trouble shooting guides.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.