2010 FOREST RIVER SALEM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 FOREST RIVER SALEM
The 2010 FOREST RIVER SALEM has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 FOREST RIVER SALEM
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2010 FOREST RIVER SALEM, potentially affecting up to 366,000 vehicles.
Recall 17V756000 — EQUIPMENT
| 365,885 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free...
View full details →Recall 11V017000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
| 115 vehicles affected
Defect: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 SALEM TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2009, THROUGH JANUARY 13, 2011. THE BOTTOM LEAF ON THE LEAF SPRINGS MAY ROTATE OUT OF POSITION AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE TIRE.
Consequence: THIS WILL CAUSE THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT WITHOUT WARNING AND A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PLACE TWO SQUARE BEND "U" BOLTS WITH WASHERS AND NUTS AND RETAINING PLATE THAT WILL BE CENTERED ON THE SPRING CENTER BOLT TO RESTRAIN THE LOWER SPRING LEAF. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 FOREST RIVER SALEM
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 FOREST RIVER SALEM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE DEADBOLT KEY LOCK FELL OUT AND WAS LOST FROM THE DOOR LATCH WHICH WAS A FASTEC 43610-09 TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE LATCH. *TR
THE DEADBOLT KEY LOCK FELL OUT AND WAS LOST FROM THE DOOR LATCH WHICH WAS A FASTEC 43610-09 TRAVEL TRAILER WHITE LATCH. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2010 FOREST RIVER SALEM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 FOREST RIVER SALEM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 FOREST RIVER SALEM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 FOREST RIVER SALEM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER SALEM
- 2005 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 0 complaints
- 2006 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 0 complaints
- 2007 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 0 complaints
- 2008 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 3 complaints
- 2009 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 0 complaints
- 2010 FOREST RIVER SALEM (current)
- 2011 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 3 complaints
- 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 4 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 2 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 1 complaint
- 2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 14 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDCAT — 72 total complaints