2021 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
5 recalls — 1 complaints — 38 TSBs
23V286000 Apr 21, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Coachmen Galleria, Beyond, Forester, Sunseeker, and 2021-2024 Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Mod... Read more
Consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cummins at: (800) CUMMINS OR (800) 286-6467. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen Clas... Read more
23V262000 Apr 13, 2023
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forester 2401BSD, FR3 F3A32DSF, Georgetown GTA36K7, 2022-2023 East to West Entrada, 2023 East to West Alta, Coachmen Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral and Chaparral Lite, Forest River Crusader, Sanibel, Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Spirit, and East t... Read more
Consequence
Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install additional hardware to the existing panel and install a secondary holding bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact East to West Alta, Entrada and Tandara customer service at 1-574-264-6664; Coachmen Apex and Spirit custome... Read more
20V477000 Aug 14, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Forest River Forester, Sunseeker, Dynamax Isata and Coachmen Galleria and Prism motorhomes built on Sprinter Van chassis equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become j... Read more
Consequence
If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the wire harness routing for both front seats and will repair the wiring and add clips or cable ties as needed, free of charge. This recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Daimler Vans customer service at 1-877-762-826... Read more
20V363000 Jun 19, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria, Dynamax Isata, and Forest River Battisti Coach, Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes, built on 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The rear part of the front fender liner may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly... Read more
Consequence
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary. Additionally, the fender liners will be modified. All services will be performed free of charge. This recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA cu... Read more
20V358000 Jun 16, 2020
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Galleria and PRISM, Forest River Forester, Battisti and Sunseeker and Dynamax Isata recreational vehicles built on Sprinter chassis with automatic transmission. The operator's manual does not correctly specify certain conditi... Read more
Consequence
If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will provide the correct description of the Auto-P function for the Operator's Manual, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Sprinter service at 1-877-762-8267... Read more
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Jul 13, 2020
Incident date: Jul 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOUNTING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT PILLAR DETACHED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE SEAT BELT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE VIA EMAIL. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO REPAIR THE RV AT HIS OWN EXPE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
38 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 3 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
341646
Jun 1, 2023
190000 TIRES
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), on some Ford E450 chassis may experience intermittent loss of signal at one of the wheels and display a fault on the information center of the dashboard. This fault should clear itself through
341646
Jun 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), on some Ford E450 chassis may experience intermittent loss of signal at one of the wheels and display a fault on the information center of the dashboard. This fault should clear itself through
511606
Apr 10, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
As per recall 23V100. Mercedes-Benz AG (??A???A???A?MBAG??A???A???A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Sprinter (907 platform) vehicles, the fuse layout of the interior blower motor might not meet
511606
Apr 10, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
As per recall 23V100. Mercedes-Benz AG (??A???A???A?MBAG??A???A???A?), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Sprinter (907 platform) vehicles, the fuse layout of the interior blower motor might not meet
511570
Jan 4, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
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
511570
Jan 4, 2023
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
511567
Oct 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
*Notice* This was received by Mercedes-Benz Canada - This was a recall conducted in Canada by Mercedes-Benz. To Forest River's knowledge, only vehicles manufactured and shipped into Canada are affected. According to Mercedes-Benz AG G
511568
Oct 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
According to Mercedes-Benz Recall 22V360: ??A?A?The communication module's SIM card could become disabled and prevent a connection with a mobile phone network. In this case, the digital owner's manual as well as the automatic eCall function
511545
Aug 30, 2022
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Mercedes Emissions Recall Notice 2021070026: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") on behalf of Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has initiated a Recall Campaign for Model Year 2020 Sprinter vehicles to updat
511545
Aug 30, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Mercedes Emissions Recall Notice 2021070026: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") on behalf of Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has initiated a Recall Campaign for Model Year 2020 Sprinter vehicles to updat
511508
May 10, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Mercedes-Benz Recall that Forest River is passing through. Forest River is not conducting any campaign separately other than notifying our owners and dealers of the Mercedes-Benz Campaign 21V055. USA: 178 Vehicles MBAG has deter
511499
Mar 31, 2022
356230 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING
The power steering pressure line in your vehicle may be inadequately connected to the brake Hydro boost unit, which may result in a leak or sudden loss of power steering fluid. Sudden loss of power steering fluid may result in a loss of pow
511499
Mar 31, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
The power steering pressure line in your vehicle may be inadequately connected to the brake Hydro boost unit, which may result in a leak or sudden loss of power steering fluid. Sudden loss of power steering fluid may result in a loss of pow
511499
Mar 31, 2022
015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
The power steering pressure line in your vehicle may be inadequately connected to the brake Hydro boost unit, which may result in a leak or sudden loss of power steering fluid. Sudden loss of power steering fluid may result in a loss of pow
15-255-19R
Feb 22, 2022
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation equipped Head Units (H/U).
15-255-19R
Feb 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation equipped Head Units (H/U).
511465
Feb 16, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
MBAG was notified of customer complaints claiming a van had "rolled away" after the driver had selected the Park ("P") gear position and P was displayed to the driver in the instrument cluster. MBAG confirmed that if the vehicle is not prop
511465
Feb 16, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
MBAG was notified of customer complaints claiming a van had "rolled away" after the driver had selected the Park ("P") gear position and P was displayed to the driver in the instrument cluster. MBAG confirmed that if the vehicle is not prop
511468
Feb 10, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Thermal Cut-Off (TCO) is required to be Horizontal (left to right) and level with the ground as it comes out of the thermostat. This is not a Forest River Electrical Hookup. This hookup is installed by the water heater manufacturer, Dom
341238
Dec 17, 2021
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.
511390
Oct 20, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner vans, has determined that the software of the MBUX multimedia system might not meet specifications. Under very specific conditions, the MBUX multimedia system might
341382
Jul 7, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Your 2021 model year Chevrolet Express may have a Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) label which may have the incorrect On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system noted.
511346FINAL
Jul 2, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Attached is the Final Notification from Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles the retaining washer on the bolt connecting the brake pedal to its bearing block may loosen over time. I
511362
Jun 10, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
The retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block may come loose and detach. This could cause the brake lights to stay illuminated, even when the brake pedal is not pressed.
831334
May 19, 2021
200000 WHEELS
It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the Impression Fifth-Wheel needs to flex, with
511346
May 18, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles the retaining washer on the bolt connecting the brake pedal to its bearing block may loosen over time. If the retaining washer loosens, over time it could detac
511346
May 18, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles the retaining washer on the bolt connecting the brake pedal to its bearing block may loosen over time. If the retaining washer loosens, over time it could detac
511346
May 18, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles the retaining washer on the bolt connecting the brake pedal to its bearing block may loosen over time. If the retaining washer loosens, over time it could detac
511324
May 3, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Sprinter vans, has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Model Year 2019 - 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. MBAG has determined that on certain Merc
511275
Jan 14, 2021
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
511279
Jan 12, 2021
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
As per Mercedes-Benz Recall 2020-545; Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the telematics control unit could get stuck between the brake light switch and the brake pedal. If this happens, the brak
511279
Jan 12, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
As per Mercedes-Benz Recall 2020-545; Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the telematics control unit could get stuck between the brake light switch and the brake pedal. If this happens, the brak
511279
Jan 12, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
As per Mercedes-Benz Recall 2020-545; Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the telematics control unit could get stuck between the brake light switch and the brake pedal. If this happens, the brak
511279
Jan 12, 2021
050000 PARKING BRAKE
As per Mercedes-Benz Recall 2020-545; Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the telematics control unit could get stuck between the brake light switch and the brake pedal. If this happens, the brak
511279
Jan 12, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
As per Mercedes-Benz Recall 2020-545; Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the telematics control unit could get stuck between the brake light switch and the brake pedal. If this happens, the brak
511233
Oct 13, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
An intermittent connection may occur between the connector block of the electronic control unit (a??ECUa??) and the connector pins for the Supplemental Restraint System (a??SRSa??) wiring harness. The SRS may detect resistance, which could
34-03142016-0148
Apr 11, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
Your VIN?s for Forester - FR2401WSD, FR2431SF, FR3051SF and Sunseeker - SS2400WSD, SS2430SF, SS3050SF; slide-out mechanism has been identified by the supplier of the slide-out as potentially containing a production error.. If your unit cont
34-03142016-0148
Apr 11, 2016
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Your VIN?s for Forester - FR2401WSD, FR2431SF, FR3051SF and Sunseeker - SS2400WSD, SS2430SF, SS3050SF; slide-out mechanism has been identified by the supplier of the slide-out as potentially containing a production error.. If your unit cont
FOREST RIVER FORESTER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER FORESTER across all model years (1997–2026).
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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 (current) | 5 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 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 |