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2001 Forest River Salem problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2001 Forest River Salem — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Salem years?

Salem NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted22 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 9 complaints2004: 5 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 3 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 3 complaints2012: 4 complaints2013: 2 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 14 complaints2016: 15 complaints2017: 6 complaints2018: 7 complaints2019: 9 complaints2020: 14 complaints2021: 4 complaints2022: 22 complaints2023: 3 complaints2024: 8 complaints2025: 7 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Salem NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Forest River Salem problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other267%
Tires & Wheels133%

Does the 2001 Forest River Salem have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V085000OtherMarch 5, 2007 · 128,000 units

Defect

CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

FOREST RIVER WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST YOU IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600,

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FOREST RIVER SALEM 30FKSS RV. THE VEHICLE HAS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2652. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT PROPERLY COOLING AND SHE SMELLED AMMONIA. ALSO, THERE WAS A YELLOW RESIDUE LEAKING FROM THE BACK OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND A CRACK IN THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 10, 2008

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FOREST RIVER SALEM RV LIGHT WITH TOW MASTER ST TIRES SIXE 205 75/14. THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. BOTH TIRES HAD 2,000 MILES ON THEM WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO TIRES ON THE VEHICLE FAILED ON TWO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · September 23, 2011

2001 Forest River Salem — common questions

Is the 2001 Forest River Salem reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 Forest River Salem have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Forest River Salem. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.