2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM
The 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint), Structure (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM, potentially affecting up to 365,885 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM HEMISPHERE 5TH WHEEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GAP ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CAMPER IN FRONT OF BATTERY BOX CAUSED BY FAILING WELDS. *LD *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM. AFTER HITTING A LARGE BUMP OR POTHOLE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LOWERED CLOSE TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V554000 (SUSPENSION, TIRES). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/10/16*LJ *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM. AFTER HITTING A LARGE BUMP OR POTHOLE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LOWERED CLOSE TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V554000 (SUSPENSION, TIRES). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/10/16*LJ *JS
CPSC: I1350263A. CONSUMER STATED AFTER PURCHASING A TRAVEL TRAILER SHE DISCOVERED IT LACKED AN OUTSIDE EXHAUST VENT FOR A RANGE HOOD OVER THE GAS RANGE. *LN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE AND HE DISAGREED THAT AN OUTSIDE EXHAUST WAS NEEDED AND THAT A RECIRCULATING TYPE HOOD WAS ADEQUATE.
Safety Rating for the 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER SALEM
- 2007 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 0 complaints
- 2008 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 3 complaints
- 2009 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 0 complaints
- 2010 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 2 complaints
- 2011 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 3 complaints
- 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM (current)
- 2013 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 2 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 1 complaint
- 2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 14 complaints
- 2016 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 15 complaints
- 2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 6 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