2017 Forest River Salem Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 750miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 9campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Forest River Salem (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 Forest River Salem. The part named most often is body and structure, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and tires (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 750 miles. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 6 recall campaigns covering the labels and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure3 60%
- Equipment1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Salem. The contact stated that a leak emerged from underneath the driver's side slide out portion of the trailer. The leak caused mold to form. The dealer an manufacturer were not contacted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11277106, filed 2019-10, 1,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 500 and 1,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V682000Oct 10, 2025Electrical system › WiringCovers: Forest River Salem 2016–2026, Wildwood 2016–2026, Aurora 2025–2026 +3 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Forest River Aurora, Coachmen Catalina, 2026 Coachmen Viking, Coachmen Clipper, 2016-2026 Wildwood, and Salem recreational trailers. The distribution panel wire may be connected to the battery…
- 18V550000Aug 21, 2018Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v batteryCovers: Forest River Salem 2014–2019, Wildwood 2014–2019, Wildcat 2014–2019 +2 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the…
- 18V436000Jun 27, 2018Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailerCovers: Forest River Salem 2016–2019, Wildwood 2016–2018
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.
- 17V756000Nov 22, 2017EquipmentCovers: Forest River Salem 2003–2018, Sandpiper 2003–2018, Wildcat 2003–2018 +23 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes…
- 17V282000Apr 26, 2017TiresCovers: Forest River Salem 2017–2018, Sanibel 2017–2018, Wildwood 2017–2018 +4 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed…
- 17V218000Mar 31, 2017Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Forest River Salem 2017, Wildwood 2017
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a…
See all 9 recalls for the 2017 Forest River Salem → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10178433Aug 5, 2020Equipment. This is a document that describes how to take the required photos to assess the slideroom mechanism for adjustment and function.
Other model years of the Forest River Salem
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | — | 8 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 13 | 2,000 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 12 | 3,500 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 5 | 900 | 11 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 6 | 1,000 | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 5 | 750 | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 9 | 625 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 8 | 5,438 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 8 | 7,500 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River Salem model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Forest River Salem have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 Forest River Salem as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 Forest River Salem is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 2017 Forest River Salem been recalled?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Forest River Salem reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 750 miles and the middle half falls between 500 and 1,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.