2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER

2 recalls — 1 complaints — 12 TSBs

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Defect Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.

Consequence

If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhau... Read more

2,582 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Forester and Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun and Freelander motorhomes. The U-Bolts that secure the rear differential may not have been properly tightened, causing them to loosen over time and allowing the rear axles to shif... Read more

Consequence

Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the U-Bolts and properly tighten or replace the U-Bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service for Sunseeker and Forester vehicles at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen cu... Read more

471 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR	1

Incident date: Oct 21, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR ARM ONLY ALLOWED APPROXIMATELY TWO AND HALF FEET OF VISIBILITY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE VEHICLES IN THE REAR. THE CONTACT CALLED CAMPING WORLD OF ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER

12 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
160000 STRUCTURE	2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)	1
350000 EQUIPMENT	1
010000 STEERING	1
200000 WHEELS	1
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	1
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	1

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

According to General Motors Recall 23V247: "These vehicles are equipped with an unused circuit that a final-stage manufacturer may elect to use to install an optional rear HVAC system. If the final-stage manufacturer leaves the circuit's co

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

According to the Interim Recall Notice Received by Mercedes-Benz concerning 22V796: "Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles, a component of the park lock system might wear extraordinarily due to specific driver pa

050000 PARKING BRAKE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation equipped Head Units (H/U).

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation equipped Head Units (H/U).

160000 STRUCTURE

This document is used to determine if a rear cross-member should be installed between the rear leveling jacks on any 2019 - 2021 Forester or Sunseeker Class C Motorhome.

200000 WHEELS

As per Mercedes Interim Recall Notice 21V042, one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which potentially could lead to a disablement of the Electronic Stability Control control unit functions. If ESP

010000 STEERING

As per Mercedes-Benz Recall 2020-545; MBAG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the hydraulic power steering return line hoses might detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, which coul

160000 STRUCTURE

As Per Lippert Components, the bonding on certain 3300 series window vents may not be adequate.

350000 EQUIPMENT

As Per Lippert Components, the bonding on certain 3300 series window vents may not be adequate.

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that a defect related to a motor vehicle emissions control system may exist on certain Model Year 2016-2018 Sprinter models. Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. (MBC) theref

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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
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 (current)	2	1
2018	3	1	View
2017	2	14	View
2016	3	8	View
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

Other FOREST RIVER Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
34CK-TS	0	0	View
37RL-TS	0	0	View
ACADIA	0	0	View
AHARA TRAVEL TRAILER	0	0	View
ALL AMERICAN SPORT	0	0	View
ALL AMERICAN SPORT RV	0	0	View
ALL AMERICAN SPORT XLR	0	0	View
AMERA-LITE	0	0	View

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