Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
2 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
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
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 51-0544
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2017
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Sandpiper and Sierra recreational vehicles manufactured October 15, 2013, to July 13, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels with an inaccurate gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 567, "Certification."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 03-07292015-0067
Recall Date: Jul 30, 2015
Consumer Complaints
2 ComplaintsForest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROADS IN COLORADO AND A CAR FLAGGED ME DOWN STATING MY HOLDING TANKS FELL OFF THE TRAILER I LOOKED AN THE FRONT HOLDING TANK HAD FALLEN OFF SOMEWHERE ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO DEFECTIVE WELDS ON BRACKETS HOLDING TANK IN PLACE. THIS IS A 60 GALLON TANK THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROADS IN COLORADO AND A CAR FLAGGED ME DOWN STATING MY HOLDING TANKS FELL OFF THE TRAILER I LOOKED AN THE FRONT HOLDING TANK HAD FALLEN OFF SOMEWHERE ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO DEFECTIVE WELDS ON BRACKETS HOLDING TANK IN PLACE. THIS IS A 60 GALLON TANK THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROADS IN COLORADO AND A CAR FLAGGED ME DOWN STATING MY HOLDING TANKS FELL OFF THE TRAILER I LOOKED AN THE FRONT HOLDING TANK HAD FALLEN OFF SOMEWHERE ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO DEFECTIVE WELDS ON BRACKETS HOLDING TANK IN PLACE. THIS IS A 60 GALLON TANK THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION
Mfg Campaign: 11118104
Recall Date: Aug 6, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE LIVING ROOM SLIDE OUT COMES OUT APROX 4 INCHES DURING TRANSIT. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES TO EXIST WHICH IS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK AND HAZARD TO MYSELF AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE LIVING ROOM SLIDE OUT COMES OUT APROX 4 INCHES DURING TRANSIT. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES TO EXIST WHICH IS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK AND HAZARD TO MYSELF AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE LIVING ROOM SLIDE OUT COMES OUT APROX 4 INCHES DURING TRANSIT. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES TO EXIST WHICH IS A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK AND HAZARD TO MYSELF AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD.
Mfg Campaign: 10994062
Recall Date: Jun 8, 2017
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