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2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA

1 recalls — 4 complaints — 2 TSBs

17V756000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 tra... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www... Read more
365,885 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints 2 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE1
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE1
TIRES1
TIRES Aug 10, 2010
Incident date: Jun 20, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SIERRA FORESTRIVER TRAVEL CAMPER THAT HAD SECURA TIRES, DISTRIBUTED BY GREENBALL CORPORATION, TIRE SIZE ST225-75R15(NA), [ODI NOTE: OWNER SAYS THESE ARE LOAD RANGE "D" IN PHONE CONVERSATION 8-30-10] DOT 1KLN, LINE 25B0807. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE PULLED INTO A SERVICE ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE Sep 21, 2009
Incident date: Sep 9, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER G2 SILVER BACK RV (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE U BOLT CAME LOOSE ON THE AXLES AND CAUSED THE LEAF SPRINGS TO FALL OUT WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE AXLES TO SHIFT AT A 30 DEGREE ANGLE AND CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT DID NOT SUS... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE Sep 21, 2009
Incident date: Sep 9, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER G2 SILVER BACK RV (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE U BOLT CAME LOOSE ON THE AXLES AND CAUSED THE LEAF SPRINGS TO FALL OUT WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE AXLES TO SHIFT AT A 30 DEGREE ANGLE AND CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT DID NOT SUS... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Feb 19, 2009
Incident date: Feb 13, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 63 MPH, A SEMI-TRUCK SPED PAST THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED IT TO SWAY ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE SAFELY MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALE... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
PIT5292 May 29, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an air condition that has poor performance during high ambient temperatures. Technician will need to check the refrigerant charge
PIT5292 May 29, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an air condition that has poor performance during high ambient temperatures. Technician will need to check the refrigerant charge

FOREST RIVER SIERRA — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER SIERRA across all model years (1997–2025).

44 Total Recalls
36 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FOREST RIVER SIERRA — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2021 1 4 View
2019 1 1 View
2018 2 0 View
2017 1 5 View
2016 2 3 View
2015 3 1 View
2014 3 1 View
2013 2 2 View
2012 1 0 View
2011 2 0 View
2010 2 1 View
2009 (current) 1 4
2008 1 2 View
2007 1 0 View
2006 2 5 View
2005 2 1 View
2004 3 0 View
2003 3 4 View
2002 1 2 View
2001 1 0 View
2000 1 0 View
1999 1 0 View
1998 1 0 View
1997 1 0 View

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