Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

4 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Electrical & infotainment

Minor3

Most reports here involve electrical shorts.

electrical shorts 2fluid leaks 1
A recent 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…
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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.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11731007 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: 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…
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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.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11685888 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 4 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2024 and 2026, roughly 2 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.