--- title: "2018 Forest River Salem issues" kind: "year" brand: "forest-river" model: "salem" year: 2018 url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2018" markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2018.md" --- # 2018 Forest River Salem Official NHTSA recalls for this model year. These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included. ## Official recalls ### 18V-550 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle. [Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-550) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-550.md) ### 18V-232 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Salem recreational trailers, model SMT282QBXL-OR. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may incorrectly state the tire pressure as 54 PSI, however, the correct tire pressure is 65 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." These vehicles also fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." [Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-232) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-232.md) ### 18V-436 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened. [Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-436) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-436.md) ### 20V-563 TRAILER HITCHES Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Wildwood, Salem, and 2020 Sonoma travel trailers. The break-away safety switch may not be wired to constant power, which can cause the trailer brakes to not activate in the event of a trailer separation from the tow vehicle. [Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-563) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-563.md) ### 17V-282 TIRES Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification." [Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-282) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-282.md) ### 17V-790 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly states that the trailers are equipped with ST215/75R15 Load Range D tires, however, the installed tires are size ST205/75R15 Load Range D. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." [Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-790) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-790.md) ### 17V-756 EQUIPMENT Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf [Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-756) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-756.md) ### 17V-484 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may state an incorrect weight of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." [Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-484) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-484.md) ### 25V-682 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 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. [Campaign page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-682) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-682.md) HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2018