- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
- The fix
- 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,
Vehicle safety record
2001 Forest River Salem Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Forest River Salem with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2000 has 0 and the 2002 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Salem year, for its age
#347 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Forest River Salem problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 Forest River Salem recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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2 complaints about the 2001 Forest River Salem
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 consecutive days. The contact took the vehicle to the tire dealer and was told that the other three tires tread belt was shredding and they needed to be replaced as well. The tire dealer replaced the tires and suggested the contact call the manufacturer regarding the failure. The dot for all five tires was 5310sph4609. The failure mileage was 2,000.
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 boiler tube was present. The dometic customer center was notified of the failures. The contact was displeased to discover that there was a recall, but no remedy available. The part and recall numbers were unknown.
Forest River Salem: every year compared
All Salem years2001 Forest River Salem vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Forest River Salem | 2 | 1 | A | |
| 2001 Forest River Georgetown | 7 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Forest River Sandpiper | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Forest River Motorhome | 3 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2001 Forest River Reflection | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Forest River All American Sport | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Forest River Cedar Creek | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2001 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Forest River Forester | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Forest River Salem
Does the 2001 Forest River Salem have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Forest River Salem: recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Forest River Salem?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Forest River Salem had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 28, 2008 and the latest on September 29, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Forest River Salem a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 79 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Forest River Salem year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Forest River Salem years have the most complaints?
2008 (3), 2001 (2), 2011 (2). See every Forest River Salem year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Forest River Salem has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data