2019 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
1 recalls — 5 complaints — 8 TSBs
18V357000 Jun 1, 2018
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
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 25, 2025
Incident date: Aug 17, 2025
There is a known recall on the fuel pump and the last bulletin from Feb 25 #24008 lists All Vins except ones starting with JHM. My Honda has shut down on 6 occasions. I took it to a mechanic who diagnosed it as the fuel pump is bad. He showed me the bulletin. When I contacted Honda I was told this V... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 25, 2025
Incident date: Aug 17, 2025
Rear window shattered when rear window defrost was activated.
POWER TRAIN
Jul 19, 2024
Incident date: May 2, 2024
The transmission has been slipping, skipping gears, downshifting in traffic, high rpm catch, shuddering and remaining in higher gears at stops
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 19, 2024
Incident date: May 2, 2024
Drive side door latch does not open from inside or out. Even after removing inner door panel and manually pulling latch cables the latch remains in the locked position. This is an obvious and major safety issue where the driver is unavailable to exit the vehicle. Other years were recalled for this... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 12, 2022
Incident date: Apr 4, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Sunseeker RV. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine service it was discovered that the rooftop solar panel was no longer attached to the vehicle. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the panel was missing and possibly detached whil... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
8 manufacturer communications from 6 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 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
511640
Jun 2, 2023
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
511640
Jun 2, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC 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
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
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
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.
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
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 (current) | 1 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 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 |