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2026 Forest River SalemProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2026 Forest River Salem. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-682 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 22%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 8, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Forest River Salem has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2026 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.

44%repaired · 2026 Q3

Other: labels

New

Recall 26V-439 · Jul 8, 2026 · 18 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

11%repaired · 2026 Q3

Equipment: electrical

New

Recall 26V-352 · May 29, 2026 · 2,338 vehicles · 258 repaired

Risk. The incorrect wiring may not make adequate contact, increasing the amperage and risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2025 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 25V-707 · Oct 17, 2025 · 23 vehicles · 23 repaired

Risk. A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

87%repaired · 2026 Q3

Appliance: oven/stove/cooktop

Recall 25V-708 · Oct 17, 2025 · 38 vehicles · 33 repaired

Risk. A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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63%repaired · 2026 Q3

Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 25V-425 · Jun 20, 2025 · 126 vehicles · 80 repaired

Risk. A door that remains locked can prevent or delay occupants from evacuating during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2026 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

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

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