2022 Forest River Salem: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2022 Forest River Salem. The newest campaign is 25V682000. NHTSA received the report on 10 Oct 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Wiring. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V682000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 194,539 units in total.

25V68200010 Oct 2025Electrical System / Wiring
22V72900030 Sep 2022Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / Plumbing / Potable Water / Storage Tank
22V5620002 Aug 2022Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
22V55600029 Jul 2022Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
22V4860008 Jul 2022Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
22V24300013 Apr 2022Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems / Lines and Fittings
21V74500024 Sep 2021Equipment / Other / Labels

25V682000Received 10 Oct 2025. 20,305 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 51-1987. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Nov 2025.
22V729000Received 30 Sep 2022. 5,168 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / Plumbing / Potable Water / Storage Tank
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem, Wildwood, and Ozark travel trailers. The fresh water tank may dislodge from the vehicle and fall to the ground when full or overfilled.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the fresh water tank for straps. and install straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2022. Owners may contact at Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1559.
Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 72-1559. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Nov 2022.
22V562000Received 2 Aug 2022. 609 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The awning rail may not be attached to a backer in the sidewall, which can allow the awning to detach while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An awning that detaches increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect for backers and reattach the awning if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1538.
Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 69-1538. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Sep 2022.
22V556000Received 29 Jul 2022. 49,295 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 51-1532. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Aug 2022.
22V486000Received 8 Jul 2022. 19,911 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Ozark, Tracer, Sanibel, East to West Della Terra, Silverlake, Forest River Cherokee, Flagstaff, IBEX, RPod, Rockwood, Salem, Sierra, Sandpiper, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Forest River will replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at the following numbers: 1-574-862-1025 (Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, and Ozark), 1-574-264-6664 (East to West Della Terra and Silver Lake ), 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee), 1-574-642-8943 (Rockwood and Flagstaff), 1-574- 642-3119 Option 2 (IBEX & RPOD), 1-574-534-3167 (Salem & Wildwood), 1-574-534-4574 (Sierra & Sandpiper). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall 22V-556.
Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 51-1532. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Aug 2022.
22V243000Received 13 Apr 2022. 99,190 units.
Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer / LPG Systems / Lines and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 51-1501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 May 2022.
21V745000Received 24 Sep 2021. 61 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel trailers. The Federal Placard lists a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) that exceeds the load carrying capacity of the pin box, which could result in an overloaded pin box.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An overloaded pin box can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Forest River will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1423.
Report filed by Forest River, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 69-1423. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Oct 2021.

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2022 Forest River Salem: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/forest-river/salem/2022/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Forest River, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2022 Forest River Salem?: 194,539 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Forest River Salem have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 64 recall campaigns for the Forest River Salem, model years 1997 to 2027. 7 of them name the 2022 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2022 Forest River Salem open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.