repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
2023 Forest River SalemProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 Forest River Salem, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 5 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 October 10, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Forest River Salem has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Equipment
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2023 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 · 2024 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Lpg systems: furnace
Risk. Missing thread sealant can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Service brakes
Risk. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q1
Appliance: refrigerator
Risk. Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
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
2023 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.
Only one day old, 3000 series Solera Lippert (serial number2021125707-RA ) awning material tore away from camper and support arms fell down. Awning was glued to light bar and did not have any other support. The power arms fell within range of hitting a person if they were there at the time. No one…
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