- 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
2002 Forest River Salem Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Forest River Salem with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2007 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2001 has 2 and the 2003 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Salem year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Forest River Salem problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 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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1 complaints about the 2002 Forest River Salem
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 forest river salem. The contact stated he experienced a loss of electrical power on the passenger side of the rv. The rv was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 98e028000 (electrical system). The contact was notified by the manufacturer that once magnetek was purchased by their company, they no longer had any responsibility to perform the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 05/31/16*lj
Forest River Salem: every year compared
All Salem years2002 Forest River Salem vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Forest River Salem | 1 | 1 | A | |
| 2002 Forest River Georgetown | 6 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Forest River Cedar Creek | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2002 Forest River Rockwood | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Forest River All American Sport | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Forest River Flagstaff | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 2 | C | 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 2002 Forest River Salem
Does the 2002 Forest River Salem have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 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 2002 Forest River Salem?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Forest River Salem had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 19, 2016 and the latest on April 19, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Forest River Salem a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 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 2002 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