2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
1 recalls — 5 complaints — 3 TSBs
17V513000 Aug 18, 2017
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Dynamax, Forester, Sunseeker, and Coachmen Prism vehicles built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low. As such, these vehicles fail to... Read more
Consequence
Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure label with correct tire inflation pressure, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-854-888... Read more
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS | 1 |
EQUIPMENT
Dec 1, 2022
Incident date: Dec 1, 2022
While performing an under vehicle safety and integrity inspection the following potential Personnel Safety item was noted. The outlet hose from the gas regulator of the on board propane tank to the vehicle distribution manifold is severely stressed and kinked due to the hose short length and restric... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Dec 1, 2022
Incident date: Dec 1, 2022
While performing an under vehicle safety and integrity inspection the following potential Personnel Safety item was noted. The outlet hose from the gas regulator of the on board propane tank to the vehicle distribution manifold is severely stressed and kinked due to the hose short length and restric... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Dec 1, 2022
Incident date: Dec 1, 2022
While performing an under vehicle safety and integrity inspection the following potential Personnel Safety item was noted. The outlet hose from the gas regulator of the on board propane tank to the vehicle distribution manifold is severely stressed and kinked due to the hose short length and restric... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 19, 2020
Incident date: Oct 6, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS INSIDE THE MOBILE HOME, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN. NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE MOBILE HOME WAS HAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE MADE AWARE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 9, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2018
FLEX PROPANE HOSE FROM MAIN PIPE TO STOVE/OVEN. WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS AND RUBBED AGAINST DRIVELINE WHILE DRIVING.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 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
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
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
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
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| 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 (current) | 1 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 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 |