Forest River Salem 2011
Model Salem made in 2011 by Forest River got 5 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and suspension.
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V281000 | FOREST RIVER, INC. | from 10/01/2009 to 06/11/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1488 | MFR | FOREST RIVER, INC. | 06/24/2010 | 06/24/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The excess flame outside of the burner chamber can result in a fire in the rv trailer. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair or replace the water heater free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. owners may contact forest river at 574-534-6913. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V017000 | FOREST RIVER, INC. | from 09/25/2009 to 01/13/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 209 | 02/03/2011 | MFR | FOREST RIVER, INC. | 01/14/2011 | 01/20/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/28/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 10/28/2011 | 1000 | ||
| 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. rvk | |||