01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Forest River Salem recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V682000
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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