Recall 11V017 covers 115 2010-2011 Forest River Salem travel trailers for leaf springs contacting tires. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 115 2010-2011 Salem travel trailers because the bottom leaf in the leaf spring can rotate out of position and contact a tire. The tire can blow out without warning and cause loss of control, and the Forest River dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The leaf spring assembly on 2010-2011 Forest River Salem travel trailers is part of the trailer suspension. It uses stacked steel spring leaves to carry the trailer's weight, absorb road impacts, and keep the axle and tires in the right position as the trailer moves.
On affected Salem trailers, the bottom leaf in the spring pack can rotate out of position. When that happens, the end of the leaf spring moves toward the tire instead of staying aligned under the frame. The misplaced spring leaf can make direct contact with the tire while the trailer is being towed, which can cut or wear the tire and damage the suspension area.
There is no warning sign before failure. Before towing, look for any leaf spring that appears shifted, twisted, or close to the tire, and have a Forest River dealer handle the recall repair.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2010 and 2011 Salem model years, both tied to the front suspension leaf spring assembly.
| 2011 Forest River Salem | front suspension |
|---|---|
| 2010 Forest River Salem | front suspension |
| Units affected | 115 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
This defect can cause a tire blowout without warning and a loss of vehicle control. That loss of control can result in property damage, injury, or death. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the recall work promptly and drive cautiously until it is done. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Forest River Salem is included in this recall.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 574-389-4600 to confirm the current repair path.
- Ask a franchised Forest River dealer about the free leaf-spring U-bolt, washer, nut, and retaining-plate repair that keeps the lower spring leaf from contacting the tire.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V017 when you call.
- Avoid highway towing and long trips until the repair is complete because the tire can blow out without warning.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs two square bend "U" bolts with washers, nuts, and a retaining plate. The plate is centered on the spring center bolt so it restrains the lower spring leaf and keeps it from rotating into the tire. The source remedy identifies this as a free recall service. Because the remedy status is not listed as available in this record, confirm the repair opening for your VIN before scheduling. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| January 14, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 3, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V017?
Recall 11V017 covers 115 2010-2011 Forest River Salem travel trailers with lower leaf springs that can rotate out of position and contact a tire. Forest River dealers install square bend U-bolts, washers, nuts, and retaining plates for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Forest River Salem is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 11V017. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the leaf-spring restraint repair. Reference recall number 11V017 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers perform this service free of charge. The safety recall began on February 3, 2011.
What is the safety risk on recall 11V017?
NHTSA campaign 11V017 says the lower spring leaf can contact a tire and cause a blowout without warning. A tire blowout can lead to loss of control of the vehicle, property damage, personal injury, or death.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no warning sign before failure listed in recall 11V017. The official filing says the tire can blow out without warning if the lower leaf spring rotates out of position and contacts the tire.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V017000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 574-389-4600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V017 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V017000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →