2025 Forest River Salem Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Salem years
- Not enough data 9th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 8 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Forest River Salem. That ranks 9th out of 31 Salem model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are 8 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 8safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Forest River Salem recalls (8)
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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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.
Risk: A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit:latching/release system; latches/locks/linkages
Problem: 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.
Risk: A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Latches/locks/linkages
Problem: 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.
Risk: An open gate can striking other road users and increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Structure:body:step/ladder
Problem: 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.
Risk: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Purchased this camper as brand new from camping world in November of 2025, after towing the camper home with my family in the vehicle, I proceeded to go through it about a week later to prepare it for winter. Upon going under the trailer I found two bolts that secure the leaf springs to the frame…
The slide out mechanism is not strong enough to pull the slide out into the trailer itself for transport. This must be manually done, underneath the trailer, with a crescent wrench, even after extensive troubleshooting. The slide out does not operate independently, even when all cargo is removed.
The tempered glass covering the interior electric fireplace exploded randomly, sending shards of glass throughout the trailer. There was no warning, and we were simply sitting in the trailer enjoying the day. The fireplace was not turned on, and there was no power to the trailer. Battery was turned…
The latch on the gate on the rear patio failed to remain secure, and the gate swung open multiple times driving down the freeway. We had to pull over and secure the latch manually.
Other Forest River Salem years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Salem | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Salem | 0 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 | 8 |
| 2024 Salem | 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 2025 Forest River Salem?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Forest River Salem?
Yes, 8 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.