FOREST RIVER 2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM vehicles due to suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger/bracket issues. A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV, and 2015 Wildwood 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV ice house fishing cabin trailers manufactured September 22, 2014, to October 23, 2014. The affected trailers may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Forest River has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers quarantined. Dealers will install a spring hanger reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-102914.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026