2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
2 recalls — 4 complaints — 6 TSBs
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
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 1, 2019
Incident date: Feb 26, 2019
THE TAIL LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS ARE NOT WATERPROOF, THERE IS NO GASKET TO STOP WATER FROM ENTERING THE LENS AND FILLING UP WITH WATER. THERE IS A RECALL ON OTHER FOREST RIVE REAR TAIL LIGHT FILLING WITH WATER. I CALLED FOREST RIVER AND TOLD THEM THAT THERE WAS A HALF INCH OF WATER IN THE TAI... Read more
VISIBILITY
May 16, 2018
Incident date: May 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR CLEARANCE FAILED AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM SEEING AROUND THE VEHICLE. OUTLET RECREATION (1015 US-59, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501, (218) 844-6969) WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A REMEDY ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 23, 2018
Incident date: Sep 21, 2017
THE RV HAS SIDE AND REAR CAMERAS FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. THE CAMERA IMAGES ARE TO BE SEEN, BY THE DRIVER, THROUGH THE DASH RADIO SCREEN. THE WAY THE RADIO IS MOUNTED IN THE DASH OF THE RV, THESE IMAGES CANNOT BE SEEN BY THE DRIVER OF THE RV, DO TO A GLARE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 24, 2016
Incident date: May 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE LOCATED ON THE PROPANE TANK WAS FRACTURED AND LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE A REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
6 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 163100 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | 1 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
511312
Mar 24, 2021
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
511268
Jan 11, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mercedes-Benz USA is extending the warranty of the exhaust gas recirculation (??A?A?EGR??A?A?) valve for the affected vehicles to a total of 11 years / 120,000 miles from the vehicle??A?A?s original New Vehicle Limited Warranty start date.
511083
Sep 9, 2019
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
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 SUNSEEKER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER across all model years (1997–2026).
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Total Recalls
51
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 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 | 5 | 3 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 8 | View |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2017 (current) | 2 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |