Forest River Salem recalls

• Label#2026334July 8, 2026

  5 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of RV trailers, the compliance label lists the wrong gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). This could lead to overloading of the trailer and cause poor handling or a tire failure. Safety Risk: Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will mail a new compliance label to each owner. If you would like help to install the label, you can contact a Forest River dealership to have it installed free of charge.

• Electrical#2026263May 29, 2026

  131 units affected

  Issue: On certain RV trailers, incorrect wiring may have been installed for the fireplace outlet. As a result, the electrical connections may be loose and the wiring could overheat and melt. Safety Risk: Wiring that overheats and melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Forest River advises you not to use the fireplace until the recall repairs have been completed. Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your RV trailer to a dealership to replace the wiring and outlet.

• Electrical#2025545October 10, 2025

  3,889 units affected

  Issue: On certain RV trailers, the 12 V wiring for the distribution panel may not have been installed properly. As a result, the wiring may not have proper circuit protection. If this happens, the wiring could overheat and melt before the circuit breaker trips. Safety Risk: Wiring that overheats and melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Forest River advises you not to plug in the RV trailer until the recall repairs have been completed. Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your RV trailer to a dealership to correct the wiring.

• Structure#2025343June 20, 2025

  29 units affected

  Issue: On certain RV trailers, if the exterior latch for the rear patio door is locked, you may not be able to open it from inside the trailer. As a result, this could prevent occupants from using the rear door and/or delay occupants from escaping the trailer in an emergency. Safety Risk: An exit door that can't be opened could slow your exit from the trailer in an emergency. This could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Forest River advises you not to lock the external latch on the rear patio door until the recall repairs have been completed. Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your trailer to a dealership to remove the exterior latch on the rear patio door.

• Structure#2025302June 2, 2025

  95 units affected

  Issue: On certain RV trailers, the entry gate for the back deck could become unlatched and stick open while the trailer is being towed. Safety Risk: An entry gate that opens while the trailer is being towed could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Forest River advises that, when towing the trailer, you should install a zip tie in the hole of the entry gate latch until the recall repairs have been completed. Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your trailer to a dealership to remove the strut on the entry gate, and to add a warning decal and a tethered pin.

• Accessories#2025203April 14, 2025

  344 units affected

  Issue: On certain RV trailers, the receiver for the removable step on the side of the trailer may not have been attached properly. As a result, the receiver could detach from the bracket and cause a person to fall. Safety risk: A step that detaches could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your RV trailer to a dealership to inspect and, as necessary, reattach the receiver for the removable step.

• Structure#2024489August 22, 2024

  7 units affected

  Problem: On a small number of RV trailers, the tire(s) could become damaged by contact with the chassis. As a result, the tire(s) could fail. Safety Risk: A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Forest River advises you to unload all cargo and empty holding tanks and water tanks before towing until the recall repairs have been completed. Forest River will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

• Structure#2024374June 28, 2024

  54 units affected

  Issue: On certain RV trailers, the emergency exit window may not have been installed. As a result, you may not be able to escape from the trailer in an emergency if the entry door is blocked. Safety Risk: A missing emergency exit could increase the risk of injury in an emergency. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your RV trailer to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, install an emergency exit window.

• Structure#2024306May 31, 2024

  7 units affected

  Issue: On a small number of RV trailers, there may not be enough tire clearance. As a result, the tires could contact the frame. If this happens, the tires could become damaged and fail. Safety Risk: A tire failure could cause a loss of control and result in a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your RV trailer to a dealership to install a kit to provide additional clearance for the tires.

• Electrical#2022706December 13, 2022

  66 units affected

  Issue: On certain RV trailers, the power wire for the 12 V refrigerator may not have proper circuit protection. As a result, the wire could overheat and melt. Safety Risk: Wiring that does not have proper circuit protection could create a fire risk. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your RV trailer to a dealership to install a 20-A mini-breaker on the power wire for the 12 V refrigerator.

• Accessories#2022556September 30, 2022

  364 units affected

  Issue: On certain travel trailers, the fresh water tank may not be secured properly. As a result, the tank could fall from the frame and detach from the trailer. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 2020-378 and 2021-498. Safety Risk: A water tank that falls on the road could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your trailer to a dealership to properly secure the fresh water tank.

• Accessories#2022419August 2, 2022

  25 units affected

  Issue: On certain RV trailers, the patio awning may not be properly installed. As a result, the awning could detach and fall from the trailer. Safety Risk: An awning that falls from the trailer could create a risk of injury. An awning that falls from a moving vehicle could create road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your trailer to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, properly attach the awning to the trailer.

• Accessories#2022368July 8, 2022

  6,198 units affected

  Issue: On certain RV trailers and motorhomes, the fabric for the patio awning may not be properly attached. As a result, the awning could detach and fall from the vehicle. Safety Risk: An awning that falls from the vehicle could create a risk of injury. An awning that falls from a moving vehicle could create road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the fabric roll on the awning. It will be repaired or replaced, as necessary.

• Accessories#2022181April 13, 2022

  9,716 units affected

  Issue: On certain RV trailers and motorhomes, the quick disconnect fittings for the propane (LP) gas system may be defective. As a result, the fittings could crack and leak propane. Safety Risk: A propane gas leak could create the risk of a fire or explosion. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your RV trailer or motorhome to a dealership to replace the quick disconnect fittings on the propane system and perform a leak test.

• Other#2021498August 9, 2021

  68 units affected

  Issue: On certain travel trailers, the fresh water tank may not be secured properly. As a result, the tank could fall from the frame and detach from the trailer. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 2020-378. Safety Risk: A water tank that falls on the road could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your trailer to a dealer to properly secure the fresh water tank.

• Accessories#2020563November 23, 2020

  247 units affected

  Issue: On certain motorhomes equipped with a Dometic propane gas stove, there could be an odour of propane gas after a short period of use. If a user attempts to tighten the bolt for the stove's valve in order to stop the smell, they could over-tighten the bolt and cause damage to a seal. This can result in a constant gas leak. Safety Risk: A propane gas leak could create the risk of a fire or explosion. Corrective Action: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a dealer to replace the defective hardware and perform a leak test. If you smell propane gas inside your motorhome, you should evacuate and turn off the gas supply immediately.

• Structure#2020378August 14, 2020

  220 units affected

  Issue: On certain travel trailers, the fresh water tank may not be secured properly. As a result, the tank could fall from the frame and detach from the trailer. Safety Risk: A water tank that falls on the road could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your trailer to a dealer to properly secure the fresh water tank.

• Brakes#2020030January 28, 2020

  39 units affected

  Issue: On certain travel trailers, the emergency trailer breakaway switch may not work properly when the pin is pulled. If the trailer separates from a tow vehicle, the trailer brakes would not self-apply. Safety Risk: If the trailer breakaway switch does not work properly, there could be an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their travel trailer to a dealer to replace the breakaway switch.

• Electrical#2018740December 27, 2018

  9 units affected

  On certain travel trailers, the 30 Amp power cord inlet is located directly above the exhaust outlet for the water heater. Heat from the exhaust outlet could cause the power cord or the power cord hatch to melt. This may create a fire risk. Additionally, if the cord melts to the point where bare wires are exposed, there is an increased risk of electrocution if someone touches an exposed wire. Correction: The power cord hatch will be relocated to the rear wall of the travel trailer. The remedy will include installation of a hook on the rear wall of the trailer to ensure the cord is positioned away from the water heater exhaust outlet.

• Lights And Instruments#2018666December 3, 2018

  1 units affected

  Certain travel trailers may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The clearance lights were wired incorrectly and may not illuminate. This could decrease vehicle conspicuity and potentially increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and repair the wiring if necessary.

• Suspension#2018472September 4, 2018

  191 units affected

  On certain travel trailers, the axle bearings may not have been properly installed. This could cause the bearings to overheat and fail, potentially resulting in wheel separation. A wheel separating from the vehicle could cause a loss of control and a crash. In addition, the wheel assembly could strike another vehicle, stationary object, or bystander, causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will repair or replace the axle hubs and bearings as necessary.

• Electrical#2018438August 21, 2018

  762 units affected

  On certain travel trailers, the trailer break-away safety switch may not be properly wired. When the battery disconnect is switched off, the electrical power to the switch could be lost. In the unlikely event that the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the trailer brakes may not apply, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a new wiring harness which supplies constant power to the break-away safety switch.

• Accessories#2018347June 28, 2018

  19 units affected

  On certain travel trailers, when the outside shower faucet cover is open, it will cover the water heater exhaust panel, which could lead to an increased risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a new outside shower.

• Suspension#2018300June 8, 2018

  19 units affected

  On certain travel trailers, an incorrectly sized axle equalizer was installed that could allow contact with the chassis while driving. This may cause axle and chassis damage, and may result in poor vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the equalizer kit.

• Accessories#2017610December 6, 2017

  61,287 units affected

  On certain motorhomes equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

• Wheels#2015243June 3, 2015

  149 units affected

  On certain travel trailers and fifth wheels, the wheel hubs may have been manufactured with defective wheel studs, which could cause a complete separation of the wheel(s) from the travel trailer and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the defective hubs.

• Wheels#2015222May 26, 2015

  245 units affected

  On certain travel trailers and fifth wheels, the wheel hubs may have been manufactured with defective wheel studs, which could cause a complete separation of the wheel(s) from the travel trailer and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the defective hubs.

• Label#2014518November 13, 2014

  8 units affected

  On certain travel trailers, the certification label may not contain the correct Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GAWR is correctly stated as 1,588 kg (3,500 lbs) however the number of axles was represented as two instead of one axle. Therefore the GVWR was incorrectly stated as 3,397 kg (7,489 lbs). The correct GVWR is 1,809 kg (3,989 lbs). Incorrect GVWR could result in overloading, potentially causing damage to trailer and affecting vehicle handling. This could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Updated labels will be mailed to owners of affected trailers.

• Label#2013422November 27, 2013

  106 units affected

  On certain travel trailers, the Certification label and the Tire and Loading Information label do not contain correct tire pressure information. The labels incorrectly indicate the tires ST225/75R15C, be inflated to a pressure of 65 psi, but instead should read 50 psi. Improper tire pressure can lead to tire failure which, in turn, can result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Updated labels will be mailed dealers or to owners of affected vehicles, along with instructions for proper installation.

• Other#2013147May 2, 2013

  9,526 units affected

  On certain fifth wheels, travel trailers and motorhomes, the electrical motor for the awning could become damaged, allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly. As a result, the awning could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the awning motor.

• Accessories#2012011January 17, 2012

  222 units affected

  On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the temperature control mechanism of the domestic water heater may have been damaged during vehicle assembly. As a result, the burner may flame up out of control when lit, which could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair or replace the water heater.

• Suspension#2011055February 2, 2011

  2 units affected

  On certain travel trailers, the bottom leaf of the leaf springs may rotate out of position and contact a tire. This could cause the tire to burst without warning, which could lead to a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install two square "U" bolts and a retaining plate (that will be centered on the spring center bolt) to restrain the lower spring leaf.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026