FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO 2016

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

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These 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V360000 SAFETY RECALL
68 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 25, 2016
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Stealth Evo recreational vehicle trailers, models CSJT280RKS and CSJT290QBS, manufactured January 7, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The affected vehicles may have had tires of the wrong load range installed which may result in premature tire failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

Potential Risk:
Unexpected tire failure increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will supply new correct tires and rims, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777 extension 52. Forest River's number for this recall is 67-05192016-0199.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 67-05192016-0199
Notice Date: Jul 18, 2016
Recall Date: May 25, 2016

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11075607 Other
Mar 1, 2018
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROOF WAS LEAKING WATER AND ALSO BUBBLED, WHICH INDICATED WATER DAMAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER SEEPED THROUGH THE SPEAKERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOSCANO RV (2531 E. PACHECO BLVD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635) AND THE TECHNICIAN APPLIED SEALANT. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO CALIFORNIA RV (110 S. CHEROKEE LANE, SUITE B, LODI, CA 95240, (209)-263-7040) WHERE THE SIDE COVERS OF THE RV WERE PULLED OUT AND SEALED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN IT RAINED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE RV SPECIALIST AND FOR ADDITIONAL SEALANTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND ADVISED THE CONTACT NOT TO GO TO THE RV SPECIALIST AGAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROOF WAS LEAKING WATER AND ALSO BUBBLED, WHICH INDICATED WATER DAMAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER SEEPED THROUGH THE SPEAKERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOSCANO RV (2531 E. PACHECO BLVD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635) AND THE TECHNICIAN APPLIED SEALANT. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO CALIFORNIA RV (110 S. CHEROKEE LANE, SUITE B, LODI, CA 95240, (209)-263-7040) WHERE THE SIDE COVERS OF THE RV WERE PULLED OUT AND SEALED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN IT RAINED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE RV SPECIALIST AND FOR ADDITIONAL SEALANTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND ADVISED THE CONTACT NOT TO GO TO THE RV SPECIALIST AGAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROOF WAS LEAKING WATER AND ALSO BUBBLED, WHICH INDICATED WATER DAMAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER SEEPED THROUGH THE SPEAKERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOSCANO RV (2531 E. PACHECO BLVD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635) AND THE TECHNICIAN APPLIED SEALANT. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO CALIFORNIA RV (110 S. CHEROKEE LANE, SUITE B, LODI, CA 95240, (209)-263-7040) WHERE THE SIDE COVERS OF THE RV WERE PULLED OUT AND SEALED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN IT RAINED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE RV SPECIALIST AND FOR ADDITIONAL SEALANTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND ADVISED THE CONTACT NOT TO GO TO THE RV SPECIALIST AGAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11075607
Notice Date: Mar 1, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 1, 2018

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