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2025 Forest River Salem recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 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 campaigns8not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordMay 29, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2025 Forest River Salem recall campaigns

The 2025 Forest River Salem report contains 8 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V352000 dated May 29, 2026.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V352000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
May 29, 2026
Potential units
2,338campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: June 29, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V707000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
October 17, 2025
Potential units
23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: October 29, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

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 25V425000

Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE
Report received
June 20, 2025
Potential units
126campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: July 22, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V364000

Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Report received
June 10, 2025
Potential units
1,367campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: An open gate can striking other road users and increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: July 2, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V245000

Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
April 14, 2025
Potential units
4,179campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: April 28, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 24V629000

Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
August 22, 2024
Potential units
132campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: September 18, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 24V490000

Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
June 28, 2024
Potential units
573campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: In the event of an emergency, passengers may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: July 26, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2025 Forest River Salem?

The most frequent component groups in 2025 Forest River Salem campaign records are Structure (4), Latches/Locks/Linkages (2), Equipment (2), Electrical System (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Structure4
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Equipment2
Electrical System1