2011 Forest River Salem
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2011 Forest River Salem. Newest first.
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, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Forest river IS recalling certain model year 2010-2011 salem travel trailers manufactured from september 25, 2009, through january 13, 2011. the bottom leaf on the leaf springs may rotate out of position and make contact with the tire.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This will cause the tire to blow out without warning and a loss of control of the vehicle resulting in property damage and/or personal injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will place two square bend "u" bolts with washers and nuts and retaining plate that will be centered on the spring center bolt to restrain the lower spring leaf. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 3, 2011. owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.
Forest river IS recalling certain model year 2011 salem and wildwood travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2009 through june 11, 2010. the temperature control mechanism of the water heater may have been damaged during installation in the unit. as a result, the burner may flame up out of control when lit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The excess flame outside of the burner chamber can result in a fire in the rv trailer.
Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the water heater free of charge. the safety recall began on june 15, 2010. owners may contact forest river at 574-534-6913.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
The main frame of the trailer has failed doe to a gross error of the mechanical design in making the front crossmember too thin to support the weight of the trailer. additionally, the requirement to use a load leveler by the dealer as recommended by the manufacturer increases this load to the…
The main frame of the trailer has failed doe to a gross error of the mechanical design in making the front crossmember too thin to support the weight of the trailer. additionally, the requirement to use a load leveler by the dealer as recommended by the manufacturer increases this load to the point that the calculated safety margin of the crossmember that supports the tongue IS 1:1. the crossmember material IS standard A36 steel with a nominal thickness of .1 inches and IS bent in the shape of a c channel, welded to the front of a 10 inch i-beam which comprises the majority of the load bearing structure of the main frame. the front crossmember in question IS used as a support point for the underslung tongue that IS welded to the lowermost point of the I beam and the front crossmember creating a fulcrum ratio of approximately 2.896 : 1. the lever being the tongue tubing itself that IS then pushed upward into the front crossmember with a force of 2400 pounds as calculated using a measured tongue weight of 830 pounds with the vehicle completely unloaded of all cargo and wastewater and with empty propane cylinders. this force IS supported by a tongue comprised of a 2X6 rectangular tubing with a nominal wall thickness of .098 inches that has deformed longitudinally and expanded laterally across the short axis directly under the front crossmemeber. the front crossmember has then receded into the underbelly of the camper and begun a vertical crack that has compromised the handling characteristics of both the tow vehicle and the trailer at speed. additionally, the electrical braking system has failed due to other design flaws in the protection of wiring within the wheel and the design of the mechanical actuation that impinges on the wiring harnesses freedom of movement while being actuated. *tr
- Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 2011 forrest river salem. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, another driver alerted her that the rear of the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder. The contact extinguished the fire, which was located on the rear axle. The vehicle was towed to…
TL* the contact owns a 2011 forrest river salem. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, another driver alerted her that the rear of the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder. The contact extinguished the fire, which was located on the rear axle. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the rear axle melted due to a bearing failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10178433This is a document that describes how to take the required photos to assess the slideroom mechanism for adjustment and function.
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