2012 Forest River Salem

Defect. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy. Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM HEMISPHERE 5TH WHEEL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GAP ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CAMPER IN FRONT OF BATTERY BOX CAUSED BY FAILING WELDS. *LD *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER SALEM. AFTER HITTING A LARGE BUMP OR POTHOLE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY LOWERED CLOSE TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V554000 (SUSPENSION, TIRES). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/10/16*LJ *JS

CPSC: I1350263A. CONSUMER STATED AFTER PURCHASING A TRAVEL TRAILER SHE DISCOVERED IT LACKED AN OUTSIDE EXHAUST VENT FOR A RANGE HOOD OVER THE GAS RANGE. *LN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE AND HE DISAGREED THAT AN OUTSIDE EXHAUST WAS NEEDED AND THAT A RECIRCULATING TYPE HOOD WAS ADEQUATE.