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2023 Forest River Salem recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Forest River Salem, spanning 3 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 campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordOctober 10, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2023 Forest River Salem recall campaigns

The 2023 Forest River Salem report contains 5 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 24V066000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
February 2, 2024
Potential units
107campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: February 13, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V359000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
May 19, 2023
Potential units
6campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, and Wildwood Travel Trailers. The brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe may have been manufactured without thread sealant.

Why it matters: Missing thread sealant can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the brass elbow and apply thread sealant as necessary, free of charge. All affected trailers 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 69-1642.

Owner notification: June 28, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V288000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Report received
April 24, 2023
Potential units
37campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.

Why it matters: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-1632.

Owner notification: April 25, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V920000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
December 13, 2022
Potential units
262campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, Stealth EVO, and Wildwood travel trailers. The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-Volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt.

Why it matters: Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a 20-AMP mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1580.

Owner notification: January 10, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2023 Forest River Salem?

The most frequent component groups in 2023 Forest River Salem campaign records are Equipment (3), Service Brakes (1), Electrical System (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Equipment3
Service Brakes1
Electrical System1