CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Forest River Salem has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (4 reports).
2019 Forest River Salem recalls
Wiring Could Bypass Breaker, Raising Fire Risk
Certain recreational trailers may have a distribution panel wire connected to the battery without overcurrent protection.
Water Tank May Detach From Trailer Frame, Raising Crash Risk
Certain travel trailers have a fresh water tank that may not be properly secured to the vehicle's frame.
Trailer brakes may fail to engage if trailer separates
Certain Forest River travel trailers may have a breakaway safety switch that is not wired to constant power.
Loose Fresh Water Tank Could Detach and Raise Crash Risk
Certain motorhomes may have a fresh water tank that is not properly secured to the vehicle's frame.
Power Cord Hatch Can Melt, Creating Fire Risk
The power cord hatch on certain trailers is located above the water heater exhaust.
Clearance lights may not work, reducing trailer visibility
Certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers have clearance lights that were incorrectly wired, so the lights may not work.
Worn Trailer Axle Hub Can Separate, Risking a Crash
Certain travel trailers may be missing an inner bearing race inside the rear axle hubs.
Trailer Brakes May Fail to Engage if Trailer Detaches
The breakaway safety switch on these recreational trailers may not be wired to a constant power source.
Outdoor shower cover can block water heater exhaust, raising injury risk
The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover on certain Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers may cover the water heater exhaust panel when it is opened.
Trailer brakes may not engage if trailer detaches
Certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers may have a break-away safety switch that was wired incorrectly.
Rear axle can contact chassis, risking axle failure
Certain trailers have an axle equalizer that can allow the rear non-powered axle to contact the chassis.
Most common 2019 Forest River Salem problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 4 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
St205/75r15 Tread separating on the spare tire. Out of 5, this is second tire to fail. Ist incident, Oct 15, 2022. Tread separated from rear passenger trailer tire. Put spare tire on and after 50 miles, tread is raised on 1/2 of the circumference of the tire on inside half
1. Furnace 2. Fire hazard 3. No 4. No 4. No warnings Our RV furnace was putting out a burnt wood smell every time it kicked on. After inspecting it multiple times it wasnât until taking off the vent duct to get a look inside, we saw the bottom was open and completely exposed to the plywood that the furnace sits on and not covered by metal. This caused the furnace to burn the plywood every time the heat kicked on. There were 2 pieces of plywood under the furnace and then the main floor covered in linoleum. The first board was completely charred from the out put of the heat. The second under the charred board was slightly burned and the main floor with the linoleum was burned. This was
I PURCHASED A 2019 FORREST RIVER SALEM CRUISE LITE FROM CAMPER WORLD THAT CAME WITH CASTLE ROCK ST 205 75R14 TIRES ON IT. I HAVE HAD ALL (4) TIRES EXPLODE GOING 60 MPH. I HAVE REPLACED ALL TIRES. THESE TIRE ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I ALWAYS CARRY A SPARE NOW I CARRY TWO. CAMPER HAS VERY LOW MILES ON IT. IS THERE ANYTHING TO BE DONE TO GET THESE TIME BOMB TIRES OFF THE ROAD?
WHILE PULLING OUR CAMPER ON I-10 IN FLORIDA AT 65 MPH, OUR TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING US TO BE STRANDED.. IT ALSO DAMAGED THE RIM AND PART OF OUR CAMPER. AFTER PUTTING THE SPARE TIRE ON, WE NOTICED IT LOOKED WARPED AND DROVE SLOWLY TO OUR CAMPING LOCATION. AFTER SETTING UP FOR CAMP, WE NOTICED THE REMAINING TIRE LOOKED STRANGE TOO. WE HAD TO BUY A NEW TIRE AND RIM TO GET HOME. BOTTOM LINE IS, ALL THREE TIRES THAT CAME ON OUR NEW CAMPER WERE SUSPECT. WE BOUGHT THIS CAMPER NEW AND EXPECTED TO BE ABLE TO USE IT MORE THAN 3 TIMES BEFORE NEEDING TO REPLACE TIRES. THE TIRES SEEM TO BE DEFECTIVE AND THEY WERE ON OUR FORREST RIVER SALEM CAMPER. CASTLE ROCK TIRES BY LIONSHEAD SPECIALTY TIRE & WHEEL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER SALEM TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RV WAS TILTED AND THAT ONE SIDE WAS LOWER THAN THE OTHER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY NOTICED THE LEAK SPRINGS HAD FAILED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE TIRE TO HIT THE ROAD. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE TRAILER TO THE DEALER DUE TO THEM NOT PURCHASING THE TRAILER AT THAT PARTICULAR DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE, HOWEVER, THEY HAD NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE AS OF YET. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
2019 Forest River Salem questions
Does the 2019 Forest River Salem have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2019 Forest River Salem: Wiring Could Bypass Breaker, Raising Fire Risk; Water Tank May Detach From Trailer Frame, Raising Crash Risk; Trailer brakes may fail to engage if trailer separates; Loose Fresh Water Tank Could Detach and Raise Crash Risk; Power Cord Hatch Can Melt, Creating Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Forest River Salem?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (4), Wheels (2), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Forest River Salem has been fixed?
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