---
title: "Forest River Salem recalls and complaints by year"
kind: "year-record"
brand: "forest-river"
model: "salem"
recallCampaigns: 43
nhtsaComplaints: 50
ownerReports: 0
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/by-year"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/by-year.md"
---

# Forest River Salem recalls and complaints by year

This page counts NHTSA recall campaigns and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year of the Forest River Salem. 8 model years have a recall, a complaint, or an owner report, out of 8 model years listed here.

NHTSA lists 43 different recall campaigns for this model. A campaign that names more than one year is counted in each of those years in the table.

The 2019 has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns on file, the most for this model.

Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA across the years in the saved list.

The 2022 has 13 NHTSA complaints on file, the most for this model. The parts named most often that year are Equipment (6) and Frame and body (4).

A newer model year has had less time for owners to file complaints. These counts are not adjusted for how many units were built. A complaint is not a recall. A campaign on a model year is not proof a VIN is included.

Recall campaigns are the ones NHTSA has on file (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). Complaint counts are complaints owners filed with NHTSA (https://www.nhtsa.gov).

A newer model year has had less time for owners to file complaints. These counts are not adjusted for how many units were built. A complaint is not a recall. A campaign on a model year is not proof a VIN is included.

## [2018](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2018)

Recalls: 9
  - [25V-682](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-682) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [20V-563](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-563) · [Hitch and coupler](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/hitch-and-coupler)
  - [18V-550](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-550) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [18V-436](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-436)
  - [18V-232](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-232) · [Labels and placards](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/labels)
  - [17V-790](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-790) · [Labels and placards](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/labels)
  - [17V-756](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-756)
  - [17V-484](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-484) · [Labels and placards](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/labels)
  - [17V-282](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-282) · [Tires and wheels](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/tires-and-wheels)

NHTSA complaints: 6
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 2
  - [Frame and body](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure): 2
  - Fuel or propulsion: 1
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/FOREST%20RIVER/SALEM/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2019](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2019)

Recalls: 11
  - [25V-682](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-682) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [21V-621](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-621)
  - [20V-563](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-563) · [Hitch and coupler](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/hitch-and-coupler)
  - [20V-482](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-482)
  - [18V-933](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-933) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [18V-856](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-856) · [Lighting](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/lighting)
  - [18V-624](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-624) · [Axles and suspension](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/axles-and-suspension)
  - [18V-550](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-550) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [18V-436](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-436)
  - [18V-428](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-428) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [18V-386](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-386) · [Axles and suspension](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/axles-and-suspension)

NHTSA complaints: 5
  - [Tires](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/tires-and-wheels): 3
  - [Wheels](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/tires-and-wheels): 2
  - Equipment: 1
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/FOREST%20RIVER/SALEM/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2020](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2020)

Recalls: 7
  - [25V-682](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-682) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [21V-621](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-621)
  - [20V-727](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-727) · [LP gas and propane](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/lp-gas)
  - [20V-563](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-563) · [Hitch and coupler](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/hitch-and-coupler)
  - [20V-482](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-482)
  - [20V-049](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-049) · [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes)
  - [19V-754](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-754)

NHTSA complaints: 12
  - [Tires](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/tires-and-wheels): 5
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 3
  - Equipment: 1
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/FOREST%20RIVER/SALEM/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2021](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2021)

Recalls: 10
  - [25V-682](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-682) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [22V-729](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-729) · [Water and plumbing](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/water-and-plumbing)
  - [22V-562](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-562) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)
  - [22V-243](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-243) · [LP gas and propane](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/lp-gas)
  - [21V-745](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-745) · [Labels and placards](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/labels)
  - [21V-621](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-621)
  - [21V-443](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-443) · [Lighting](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/lighting)
  - [20V-589](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-589) · [LP gas and propane](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/lp-gas)
  - [20V-563](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-563) · [Hitch and coupler](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/hitch-and-coupler)
  - [20V-482](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-482)

NHTSA complaints: 4
  - Equipment: 1
  - [Frame and body](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure): 1
  - [Suspension](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/axles-and-suspension): 1
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/FOREST%20RIVER/SALEM/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2022](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2022)

Recalls: 7
  - [25V-682](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-682) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [22V-729](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-729) · [Water and plumbing](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/water-and-plumbing)
  - [22V-562](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-562) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)
  - [22V-556](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-556)
  - [22V-486](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-486)
  - [22V-243](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-243) · [LP gas and propane](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/lp-gas)
  - [21V-745](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-745) · [Labels and placards](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/labels)

NHTSA complaints: 13
  - Equipment: 6
  - [Frame and body](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure): 4
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 3
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/FOREST%20RIVER/SALEM/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2023](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2023)

Recalls: 5
  - [25V-682](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-682) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [24V-066](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-066) · [Labels and placards](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/labels)
  - [23V-359](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-359) · [LP gas and propane](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/lp-gas)
  - [23V-288](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-288) · [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes)
  - [22V-920](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-920) · [Appliances](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/appliances)

NHTSA complaints: 2
  - Equipment: 1
  - [Frame and body](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure): 1
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2023/FOREST%20RIVER/SALEM/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2024](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2024)

Recalls: 10
  - [26V-352](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-352) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [25V-682](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-682) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [24V-629](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-629) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)
  - [24V-628](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-628) · [Tires and wheels](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/tires-and-wheels)
  - [24V-531](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-531) · [Hitch and coupler](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/hitch-and-coupler)
  - [24V-530](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-530) · [Labels and placards](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/labels)
  - [24V-490](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-490) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)
  - [24V-388](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-388) · [Axles and suspension](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/axles-and-suspension)
  - [24V-066](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-066) · [Labels and placards](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/labels)
  - [23V-658](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-658) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)

NHTSA complaints: 4
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 3
  - Equipment: 2
  - [Frame and body](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure): 1
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/FOREST%20RIVER/SALEM/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2025](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/2025)

Recalls: 8
  - [26V-352](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-352) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [25V-707](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-707) · [Labels and placards](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/labels)
  - [25V-682](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-682) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [25V-425](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-425) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)
  - [25V-364](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-364)
  - [25V-245](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-245) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)
  - [24V-629](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-629) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)
  - [24V-490](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-490) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)

NHTSA complaints: 4
  - [Frame and body](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure): 2
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 1
  - Equipment: 1
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/FOREST%20RIVER/SALEM/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## Questions

### Which Salem years have the most NHTSA recalls on file?

The 2019 has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns on file, the most for this model.

### Which Salem years have the most NHTSA complaints on file?

The 2022 has 13 NHTSA complaints on file, the most for this model.

### Do these counts show which year to buy?

No. The table shows how many campaigns and complaints are on file. A newer model year has had less time for complaints to be filed. The counts are not adjusted for how many units were built.

HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/salem/by-year