2024 Forest River Salem Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Salem years
- Not enough data 9th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 10 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Forest River Salem. That ranks 9th out of 31 Salem model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 300 miles. There are 10 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 10safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 Forest River Salem problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 75% | 300 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 50% | 300 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 200 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | 200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 Forest River Salem recalls (10)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; equipment:electrical
Problem: 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.
Risk: The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Risk: Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; tires
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Salem, and Wildwood travel trailers. The tire may contact the outrigger, causing the tire to fail.
Risk: Tire failure can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace and relocate the outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-1831.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: 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.
Risk: Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Salem, Wildwood, and Stealth EVO travel trailers. The Federal Placard may state an incorrect rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect rim size on the label may result in the wrong wheels being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new Federal Placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Owners may contact customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1808.
Trailer hitches
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem, Puma, Wildwood, and 2025 Cherokee travel trailers equipped with certain Pacific Rim brand couplers. The couplers have an incorrect load rating of 14,000 pounds and may be overloaded, causing the hitch to fail.
Risk: Hitch failure increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the date code of the hitch coupler and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at Salem & Wildwood (574) 534-3167, Puma (574) 642-0588 or Cherokee (260) 499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1803.
Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Tires; suspension:multiple axle
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Rainier, Stealth Evo, Salem, Vibe, and Wildwood travel trailers. The tire may contact the vehicle body due to insufficient clearance, which can cause tire damage.
Risk: A damaged tire can fail and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install taller shackles and equalizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1789.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have incorrect tire size information. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
Risk: Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail new federal placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1731.
Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels. These vehicles may be missing a secondary emergency exit.
Risk: A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay the occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1683.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fireplace within entertainment center/slide began to work only on low. Cleaned unit, had to pull access panel to access electrical outlet that fireplace was plugged into. Found a browned outlet face. Turned off circuit, pulled outlet and found a charred electrical line and back of outlet. This was…
The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Salem Towable. The contact stated that after purchasing the trailer, the contact noticed signs of water leaks and damaged gaskets on the window seals. The contact also stated that the slide-out panels were not operating properly. The contact had taken the RV…
The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Salem Towables. The contact stated that when the trailer was set up at an RV park, one of the leveler jacks failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that later, water had leaked from the shower and soaked the flooring in the trailer. Additionally, the…
I smelled gases coming from the RV and after days of troubleshooting I found that one of the batteries was boiling and putting out hazardous gases that were leaking in to the living space. Further troubleshooting revealed a boiling battery and the battery disconnect was incorrectly wired and would…
Other Forest River Salem years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Salem | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Salem | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 Salem | 4 | 8 |
| 2024 | 4 | 10 |
| 2023 Salem | 2 | 5 |
| 2022 Salem | 13 | 7 |
| 2021 Salem | 4 | 10 |
| 2020 Salem | 12 | 7 |
| 2019 Salem | 5 | 11 |
| 2018 Salem | 6 | 9 |
| 2017 Salem | 5 | 9 |
| 2016 Salem | 9 | 8 |
| 2015 Salem | 8 | 5 |
| 2014 Salem | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 Salem | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 Salem | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Salem | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 Salem | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Salem | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Salem | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 Salem | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Salem | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Salem | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Salem | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 Salem | 8 | 3 |
| 2002 Salem | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Salem | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Salem | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Salem | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Salem | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Salem | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Forest River Salem?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Forest River Salem?
Yes, 10 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 Forest River Salem a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Salem model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.