2016 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
3 recalls — 8 complaints — 6 TSBs
18V444000 Jul 3, 2018
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Forest River Forester, 2014-2016 Forest River Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun, 2014 Coachmen Concord, and 2014-2017 Coachmen Freelander vehicles, built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver... Read more
Consequence
High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and Chevrolet dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Forest River Forester and Sunseeker at 1-574-206-7600, Coachmen Concord, Freelander, ... Read more
16V465000 Jun 27, 2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Forester motorhomes manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 25, 2016, Sunseeker motorhomes manufactured April 4, 2014, to May 25, 2016, 2015-2016 Solera motorhomes manufactured February 28, 2014, to September 17, 2015, and 2016 I... Read more
Consequence
If the rear brake lights fail to illuminate, following motorists may not realize that the vehicle in front of them is stopping. Inoperative taillights, clearance lights and marker lights will make the vehicle less visible to others. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on August 16, 2016. The recall began on December 8, 2016. Forester, Solera, and Sunseeker owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Isata customer... Read more
16V336000 May 23, 2016
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Forester and Sunseeker recreational vehicles manufactured from February 29, 2016, through April 20, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a shower door that may not meet the flammability standards. Thus, these vehicles fa... Read more
Consequence
Failure to meet the flammability standard of FMVSS 302 could enhance the spread of a flame in the event of a fire, increasing the risk serious injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower doors, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-05052016-0184.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 12, 2022
Incident date: May 9, 2022
The Maxxair fan is a component that sits on the roof of the RV. Looking at the install instructions, the unit is installed by attaching the flange to the roof. What failed was that the 'top' portion of the fan, where the motor and and the cover attachments are, flew off at speed, on the highway. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 17, 2021
Incident date: Apr 3, 2021
THE BRAKES ARE NOT GOOD. YOU HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GET THEM TO WORK. I JUST HAD TO STOP TO PREVENT HITTING SOMEONE IN THE REAR. I DID NOT HAVE TIME TO PUMP BRAKE. I LITERALLY HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE FLOOR TO STOP. THIS WAS REPORTED TO YOU PREVIOUSLY AND WE NEVER HEARD A THING!,
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 18, 2021
Incident date: Jul 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR CAMPER SLIDE OUT STRUCTURE SLID OUT ERRONEOUSLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE CAUSING THE CAMPING STRUCTURE TO EXTEND FROM THE RV WHILE IN MOTION. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER RV WORLD LOCATED... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 17, 2019
Incident date: Apr 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RV PRESENTED THE FAILURE FOR ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 8, 2018
Incident date: May 13, 2018
LOST ALL TAIL LIGHTS 4 HAS BEEN FIX OR AND RECALL DONE 2 TIMES. NOW RIGHT SIDE TAIL LIGHT DOES NOT WORK FOR TURN OR BRAKE AND IT BEEN IN A SHOP FOR A MONTH NO ONE KNOWS WHY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 8, 2018
Incident date: May 13, 2018
LOST ALL TAIL LIGHTS 4 HAS BEEN FIX OR AND RECALL DONE 2 TIMES. NOW RIGHT SIDE TAIL LIGHT DOES NOT WORK FOR TURN OR BRAKE AND IT BEEN IN A SHOP FOR A MONTH NO ONE KNOWS WHY
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 17, 2017
Incident date: Sep 29, 2017
WHITE PLASTIC COMPONENT FELL OUT OF THE RV COACH ENTRY DOOR LOCK MECHANISM CAUSING DOOR LOCK TO JAM. MOST OF THE LOCK MECHANISMS ARE METAL BUT THIS SMALL PIECE IS PLASTIC AND THERE IS NO MECHANISM TO KEEP IT FROM FALLING OUT. AFTER I RE-INSERTED IT AND OPERATED THE MECHANISM A FEW MORE TIMES, IT FEL... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 24, 2016
Incident date: May 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING THE MOTOR HOME AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BEEP WHICH INDICATED THAT THE JACKS ON THE MOTORHOME WERE LOWERING DOWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER AND LIFT THE JACKS BACK UP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE I... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
6 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 163100 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
15-205-16R
Jan 30, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units
15-205-16R
Jan 30, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units
15-205-16R
Jan 30, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units
510660
Apr 23, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
According to the attached letter from Daimler AG/Mercedes-Benz; ?Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, has determined that the glass cover of the exhaust gas temperature sensor (upstream of turbocharger
510660
Apr 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
According to the attached letter from Daimler AG/Mercedes-Benz; ?Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, has determined that the glass cover of the exhaust gas temperature sensor (upstream of turbocharger
510660
Apr 23, 2018
163100 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
According to the attached letter from Daimler AG/Mercedes-Benz; ?Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, has determined that the glass cover of the exhaust gas temperature sensor (upstream of turbocharger
FOREST RIVER FORESTER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER FORESTER across all model years (1997–2026).
53
Total Recalls
49
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER FORESTER — Year by Year
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| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 14 | View |
| 2016 (current) | 3 | 8 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |