2007 Forest River Salem LE problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 2 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Forest River Salem LE. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 2 recalls
Recall 10V454000 (01/10/2010): EQUIPMENT
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Fix: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
Recall 07V204000 (08/05/2007): EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SUBURBAN THREE BURNER MATCH LIGHT GAS RANGES, THE OVEN THERMOSTAT CONTROL VALVE CAN ALLOW GAS FLOW TO THE OVEN BURNER WHEN THE OVEN CONTROL KNOB IS PUSHED IN AND NOT FULLY IN THE CORRECT POSITION TO LIGHT THE PILOT.
Fix: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH SUBURBAN TO REPLACE THE OVEN THERMOSTAT CONTROL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBURBAN AT 1-423-775-2131, EXT. 1, OR FOREST RIVER AT AT 1-503-831-5410.
Tires: 6 complaints
What a tech checks: Age, load range and pressure. RV tires age out before they wear out, and an underrated tire on a heavy trailer is a blowout waiting to happen. Before you buy: Read the DOT date and the load range on the sidewall.
Chassis, towing and tires lessons · Trailer guide
Structure, roof and leaks: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Roof sealant, seams, window and slide seals, and the frame. Water intrusion shows up as delamination, soft floors and stained ceilings months after the leak started. Before you buy: Press the sidewalls and walk the floor; look at every seam and seal.
Roof, leaks and body lessons · Seals and leaks guide
What owners reported to NHTSA
12/12/2007, TIRES: TIRES ARE ON A NEW ENCLOSED CARGOMATE, BY FOREST RIVER CAR TRAILER. IN SEVEN MONTHS OF USE I HAVE HAD 14 CARLISLE TIRE FAILURES. HALF WERE BLOW-OUTS AND THE OTHERS THE TREAD SEPARATED, WHICH LEAD TO BLOW-OUTS. THE TRAILER IS UNDER GVWR LOADED. TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED WEEKLY. CARLISLE REPLACED ONE SET OF SIX TIRES WITH A HIGHER LOAD RANGE, THESE WERE THE TIRES THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED A COUPLE STILL HOLD AIR, BUT DON
08/23/2007, STRUCTURE: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER SALEM LE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, HE WALKED AROUND THE TRAILER, PULLED THE SLIDE OUT, AND A NUT FELL TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT SCREWED THE NUT BACK INTO THE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THERE WERE NO HOLES DRILLED, NUTS, OR BOLTS TO HOLD THE SLIDE AGAINST THE FRAME. THE CABLES WERE NOT BOUND TOGETH
08/16/2007, TIRES: WHILE TOWING A TRAVEL TRAILER ON THE NEW YORK THRUWAY I HAD AN EXPLOSIVE BLOWOUT OF ONE TRAILER TIRE. 130 MILES PRIOR TO THIS I HAD DISCOVERED ANOTHER TIRE THAT HAD A BROKEN STEEL BELT. THIS WAS REPLACED BEFORE IT FAILED. BOTH TIRES WERE CARLYLE ULTRA CRT ST225/75R15 LOAD RANGE D. *JB
08/02/2010, TIRES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF 831FKSS TRAILER (NA) WITH CARLISLE 205-75-R15 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO INSTALL THE SPARE TIRE. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PURCHASE A NEW TIRE AND PROCEEDED WITH HIS TRAVEL UNTIL
07/24/2012, TIRES: BELT SHIFT ON TIRE. REMOVED TIRE BEFORE TOTAL FAILURE OCCURRED. *TR
06/27/2008, TIRES: I HAVE A NEW (2007) FOREST RIVER SIERRA SPORT 38 FOOT FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. TRAILER CAME WITH TIRES MANUFACTURED BY GREENBALL, MODEL AVANTIRE, SIZE L235/85R16, LOAD RANGE G. WITH LESS THEN 600 MILES ON THE TIRES AND HAVING OWNED THE TRAILER NEW FOR LESS THEN 6 MONTHS, HAD A TOTAL BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. BLOW OUT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE UNDER SIDE OF THE TRAILER. GREENBALL HAD ME TAKE THE TIRE TO DISCOU
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Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.