repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
2019 Forest River SalemProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2019 Forest River Salem, most often about the tires. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-550 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Forest River Salem has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Tires
2Wheels
1Equipment
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2019 Forest River Salem recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Risk. If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Equipment
Risk. A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2021 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Exterior lighting
Risk. Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q4
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Salem year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Salem median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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In owners' words
What Salem owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
St205/75r15 Tread separating on the spare tire. Out of 5, this is second tire to fail. Ist incident, Oct 15, 2022. Tread separated from rear passenger trailer tire. Put spare tire on and after 50 miles, tread is raised on 1/2 of the circumference of the tire on inside half
I PURCHASED A 2019 FORREST RIVER SALEM CRUISE LITE FROM CAMPER WORLD THAT CAME WITH CASTLE ROCK ST 205 75R14 TIRES ON IT. I HAVE HAD ALL (4) TIRES EXPLODE GOING 60 MPH. I HAVE REPLACED ALL TIRES. THESE TIRE ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I ALWAYS CARRY A SPARE NOW I CARRY TWO. CAMPER HAS VERY LOW MILES…
WHILE PULLING OUR CAMPER ON I-10 IN FLORIDA AT 65 MPH, OUR TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING US TO BE STRANDED.. IT ALSO DAMAGED THE RIM AND PART OF OUR CAMPER. AFTER PUTTING THE SPARE TIRE ON, WE NOTICED IT LOOKED WARPED AND DROVE SLOWLY TO OUR CAMPING LOCATION. AFTER SETTING UP FOR CAMP, WE NOTICED THE…
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