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#BS-2017-FORSAL-230E

2017 Forest River Salem

Based on reports from 6 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
9
TSBs
1
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:bodyHIGH

2 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.

!Inspect the Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And FittingsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:body (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body2 (33%)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings1 (17%)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer1 (17%)
Wheels & Tires1 (17%)
Structure:body:roof And Pillars1 (17%)

2017 Forest River Salem: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2017 Forest River Salem, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings Issues

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2017 Forest River Salem, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer Issues

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2017 Forest River Salem, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2017 Forest River Salem, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Forest River Salem. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

16V673000Oct 2016

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers manufactured August 9, 2016, to September 6, 2016. The Federal Placard on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the tire and rim combination. The placard states ST225/75R15 Load Range C tires with an inflation pressure of 50PSI and a rim size of 15X6.0JJ, however, the trailer is equipped with ST225/75R15 Load Range D tires that have an inflation pressure of 65PSI, installed on 15X6.0JJ rims. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

16V787000Nov 2016

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem recreational trailers, model SMT186RB, manufactured October 13, 2016 through October 21, 2016 and model year 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT186RB, manufactured October 7, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The Federal Placard Label and the VIN incorrectly states that the vehicle has two axles, while the vehicle is only equipped with one axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

17V118000Apr 2017

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT197BH and Salem recreational trailers, model SMT197BH. The lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed, allowing propane gas to enter the vehicle.

17V218000Apr 2017

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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 capacity of 4,400 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

17V282000May 2017

TIRES

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 on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Forest River Salem: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Forest River Salem?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Forest River Salem is related to the structure:body, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Forest River Salem reliable?
The 2017 Forest River Salem has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Forest River Salem problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Forest River Salem have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Forest River Salem has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Forest River Salem problems start?
Based on 5 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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