CarRecallWatchThe 2024 Forest River Salem has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
2024 Forest River Salem recalls
Fireplace Outlet Wiring Can Overheat and Cause Fire
The fireplace outlet in certain travel trailers may have incorrect wiring.
Wiring Could Bypass Breaker, Raising Fire Risk
Certain recreational trailers may have a distribution panel wire connected to the battery without overcurrent protection.
Tires May Contact Outrigger and Fail, Risking Crash
Certain 2024 travel trailers may have a tire that can contact the outrigger.
Tires May Contact Chassis, Risking Tire Failure
Certain 2024-2025 Forest River Salem and Wildwood travel trailers may have tires that contact chassis components.
Incorrect rim size on tire label may cause wrong wheel fitting
The federal certification label on certain travel trailers may list the wrong rim size.
Trailer Hitch Coupler Can Fail Under Load, Risking Crash
Certain travel trailers are equipped with Pacific Rim brand couplers that carry an incorrect load rating of 14,000 pounds.
Trailers May Lack Secondary Emergency Exit, Risking Trapped Occupants
Certain travel trailers may not have a secondary emergency exit installed.
Tires May Rub the Trailer Body and Fail
Certain 2024 travel trailers may have insufficient clearance between the tires and the vehicle body.
Wrong tire size on placard could lead to crash risk
Certain 2023-2024 Forest River Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers may have an incorrect tire size listed on the Federal Placard, the certification label that tells owners which tires to use.
Missing Emergency Exit Could Trap Occupants
Some 2024 fifth wheel trailers may be missing a secondary emergency exit window.
Most common 2024 Forest River Salem problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
Fireplace within entertainment center/slide began to work only on low. Cleaned unit, had to pull access panel to access electrical outlet that fireplace was plugged into. Found a browned outlet face. Turned off circuit, pulled outlet and found a charred electrical line and back of outlet. This was probably moments from being a fire. Attempted to contact Forest River - Salem Cruise Lite division but never received any communication back.
The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Salem Towable. The contact stated that after purchasing the trailer, the contact noticed signs of water leaks and damaged gaskets on the window seals. The contact also stated that the slide-out panels were not operating properly. The contact had taken the RV back to the dealer where it was purchased. The contact was not sure if the dealer had replaced any of the window seals or gaskets. The slide-out panel was still not operating properly. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Salem Towables. The contact stated that when the trailer was set up at an RV park, one of the leveler jacks failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that later, water had leaked from the shower and soaked the flooring in the trailer. Additionally, the contact stated that the electrical system had failed, and there was only electricity for half of the trailer. The contact stated that later, the awning separated from the side of the trailer. The contact stated that the RV was returned to the dealer where it was purchased. The dealer repaired the RV. However, the contact stated that the awning was improperly repaired, and that the electrical system
I smelled gases coming from the RV and after days of troubleshooting I found that one of the batteries was boiling and putting out hazardous gases that were leaking in to the living space. Further troubleshooting revealed a boiling battery and the battery disconnect was incorrectly wired and would not disconnect the battery but provided constant power to the battery, this also caused constant charging causing catastrophic failure of the battery. This event caused dangerous health conditions due to Sulfuric acid gases leaking in to the vehicle and put the occupants at risk.
2024 Forest River Salem questions
Does the 2024 Forest River Salem have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2024 Forest River Salem: Fireplace Outlet Wiring Can Overheat and Cause Fire; Wiring Could Bypass Breaker, Raising Fire Risk; Tires May Contact Outrigger and Fail, Risking Crash; Tires May Contact Chassis, Risking Tire Failure; Incorrect rim size on tire label may cause wrong wheel fitting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Forest River Salem?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Equipment (3), Visibility (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2024 Forest River Salem has been fixed?
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