Forest River Salem problems and complaints, 2020 to 2022
25 NHTSA owner complaints and 13 recalls across 2 model years, 2020 to 2022. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 25complaints
- 13recalls
- 0reported crashes
- 3reported fires
- 0reported injuries
Which Forest River Salem years should you avoid?
We cover 2 model years of the Forest River Salem, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 25 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Steering, suspension & tires7 (28%)
- Structure & body6 (24%)
- Electrical & infotainment5 (20%)
- Other systems5 (20%)
- Engine & powertrain2 (8%)
Recalls (13)
Electrical system · 25V682000 · Oct 2025 · model years 2020, 2022
Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
Safety · 22V729000 · Sep 2022 · model year 2022
A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Structure · 22V562000 · Aug 2022 · model year 2022
An awning that detaches increases the risk of a crash.
Safety · 22V556000 · Jul 2022 · model year 2022
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Safety · 22V486000 · Jul 2022 · model year 2022
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Safety · 22V243000 · Apr 2022 · model year 2022
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Safety · 21V745000 · Sep 2021 · model year 2022
An overloaded pin box can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 21V621000 · Aug 2021 · model year 2020
A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 20V727000 · Nov 2020 · model year 2020
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Safety · 20V563000 · Sep 2020 · model year 2020
If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 20V482000 · Aug 2020 · model year 2020
A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 20V049000 · Jan 2020 · model year 2020
In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 19V754000 · Oct 2019 · model year 2020
The rubber hose may melt, allowing gas to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of a fire.