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2020 Forest River Salem recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Forest River Salem, spanning 4 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns7not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordOctober 10, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2020 Forest River Salem recall campaigns

The 2020 Forest River Salem report contains 7 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V682000 dated October 10, 2025.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
October 10, 2025
Potential units
20,305campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: November 18, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V621000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
August 9, 2021
Potential units
336campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem, Wildwood and 2020-2021 Stealth EVO travel trailers. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.

Why it matters: A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will properly secure the holding tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1400.

Owner notification: August 23, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
November 23, 2020
Potential units
4,203campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral and Shasta, 2019-2020 Coachmen Concord and Orion, 2020-2021 Coachmen Cross Trek and Forest River Berkshire, 2019-2021 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and Prism, 2020 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit and Sportscoach, Dynamax Force, DX3, Dynaquest XL and Isata and Forest River Wildwood and 2008 and 2020 Forest River Salem vehicles equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Why it matters: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or Dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1259.

Owner notification: January 11, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V563000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TRAILER HITCHES
Report received
September 18, 2020
Potential units
4,397campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle.

Why it matters: If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Forest customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1230.

Owner notification: October 13, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V482000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
August 14, 2020
Potential units
643campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Salem and Wildwood motorhomes. The fresh water tank may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.

Why it matters: A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the holding tank, free of charge. This recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1219.

Owner notification: September 23, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V049000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Report received
January 29, 2020
Potential units
218campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Freedom Express, Salem, Stealth EVO, Vibe, Wildcat Maxx, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.

Why it matters: In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1129.

Owner notification: February 19, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V754000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
October 23, 2019
Potential units
41campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 EVO, Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The trailer cooktops were installed with a rubber liquid propane (LP) gas line instead of a copper one.

Why it matters: The rubber hose may melt, allowing gas to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rubber LP gas line with a copper gas line, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1107.

Owner notification: November 7, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2020 Forest River Salem?

The most frequent component groups in 2020 Forest River Salem campaign records are Equipment (4), Electrical System (2), Service Brakes, Electric (1), Trailer Hitches (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Equipment4
Electrical System2
Service Brakes, Electric1
Trailer Hitches1