2026 FOREST RIVER SALEM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 FOREST RIVER SALEM
The 2026 FOREST RIVER SALEM has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP.
Recalls for the 2026 FOREST RIVER SALEM
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2026 FOREST RIVER SALEM, potentially affecting up to 20,618 vehicles.
Recall 25V682000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 20,305 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 25V707000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 23 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 25V708000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
| 38 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers. The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to LP gas line.
Consequence: A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a locking mechanism as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles are still in manufacturer control so no owner letters are needed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this...
View full details →Recall 25V425000 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
| 126 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V425000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
| 126 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2026 FOREST RIVER SALEM
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 FOREST RIVER SALEM.
Safety Rating for the 2026 FOREST RIVER SALEM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 FOREST RIVER SALEM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 FOREST RIVER SALEM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 FOREST RIVER SALEM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER SALEM
- 2021 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 4 complaints
- 2022 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 19 complaints
- 2023 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 3 complaints
- 2024 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 6 complaints
- 2025 FOREST RIVER SALEM — 6 complaints
- 2026 FOREST RIVER SALEM (current)
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