repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
2022 Forest River SalemProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2022 Forest River Salem, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-682 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Forest River Salem has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Equipment
4Structure
3Electrical system
2Tires
1Suspension
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2022 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 Q2
Potable water: storage tank
Risk. A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. An awning that detaches increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Lpg systems: lines and fittings
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2021 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. An overloaded pin box can fail, 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
2022 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Salem owners report
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Salem Laminated Towables Trailer equipped with a Furrion oven, Model Number: F1S17L03A-BL. The contact stated that the stove was leaking gas and failed to ignite as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the regulator control valve was replaced;…
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Salem Towables. The contact stated that while she was in the RV, she saw smoke. The contact inspected the fuse box and noticed that the fuse box wiring had melted. The wall behind the fuse box was burned and the electrical cord connected to the outside of the RV…
I have a 2022 Salem FSX170SS. While traveling on our first trip with this vehicle, the fresh water tank fell out of the trailer and dragged on the pavement. I was fortunately traveling through a construction area at low speed and damage was limited to the loss of the tank and underbelly. This same…
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