The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 35–65 MPH and towing a 2023 Forest River Salem Cruise Lite, the roof on the RV caved in. There was mold detected on the inner walls. The RV was swaying from left to right. The contact stated that the foundation had separated. The active air dam warning light was illuminated. The RV was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was structural damage and that the ceiling panels needed to be replaced. The RV was repaired, and the dealer recommended sending the RV to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
The worst 2023 Forest River Salem problems
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Recalls 5
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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 without over current protection.
- Risk
- Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the distribution panel wire to the correct side of the breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑825‑4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1987.
Recall number 25V682000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have incorrect tire size information. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will mail new federal placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1‑574‑534‑3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1731.
Recall number 24V066000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnace
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, and Wildwood Travel Trailers. The brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe may have been manufactured without thread sealant.
- Risk
- Missing thread sealant can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brass elbow and apply thread sealant as necessary, free of charge. All affected trailers are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑534‑3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1642.
Recall number 23V359000 · Recall details
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.
- Risk
- A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1‑574‑534‑3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-1632.
Recall number 23V288000 · Recall details
Equipment: appliance: refrigerator
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, Stealth EVO, and Wildwood travel trailers. The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-Volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt.
- Risk
- Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a 20-AMP mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑503‑831‑5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-1580.
Recall number 22V920000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Forest River Salem 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold...
- This is a generic document used as an aid to help dealers diagnose the slide height adjustment.
- Fridge mini-breaker location.
- According to a Furrion TSB "TB-220919": Irregular cooling performance has been reported on the identified...
- The slide floor and exterior walls may not be sealed.
- Certain Salem and Wildwood floorplans may have decking that had gotten wet and after install
- General Thermostat wiring trouble shooting guides.
What 2023 Forest River Salem owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 was injured in our case but very dangerous none the less.
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Questions about the 2023 Forest River Salem
Is the 2023 Forest River Salem reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2023 Forest River Salem, fewer than a typical Salem model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Forest River Salem?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2023 Forest River Salem have?
5 recalls, covering electrical system, equipment and service brakes.
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