2012 Forest River Salem
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2012 Forest River Salem. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2012 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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure
2015 forest river salem hemisphere 5TH wheel. Consumer writes in regards to gap on passenger side of camper in front of battery box caused by failing welds. *Ld *js
- Suspension · Wheels
TL* the contact owns a 2012 forest river salem. After hitting a large bump or pothole, the vehicle abnormally lowered close to the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v554000 (suspension, tires). The failure mileage was not available. updated 02/10/16*lj *js
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Cpsc: i1350263a. Consumer stated after purchasing a travel trailer she discovered it lacked an outside exhaust vent for a range hood over the gas range. *Ln the consumer contacted the factory representative and he disagreed that an outside exhaust was needed and that a recirculating type hood was adequate.
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.
Every Forest River Salem model year
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