AI Damage2023 Forest River Salem: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Forest River Salem filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about equipment and structure. The maker issued 7 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Equipment 50% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 50% of all complaints
- Equipment: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Structure: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
Only one day old, 3000 series Solera Lippert (serial number[phone]-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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 19,879 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Salem has 4 complaints (23 years in the data). This year has 2, below average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold…
This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold on certain websites. Forest River is reporting as we are sharing with the dealer body.
- 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 refrigerators. The refrigerator compressor has been found to stop working and requires a âÃÂÃÂhard resetâÃÂàby disconnecting power to…
- 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
It froze and caused ice to form in the fibers and may lead to a crunching/cracking sound when walking on it. This document is to help a dealer repair or replace the concern.
- General Thermostat wiring trouble shooting guides
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Forest River Salem?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: equipment, structure. Total complaints: 2. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (50%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Forest River Salem?
NHTSA lists 7 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Forest River Salem from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2023 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.