2020 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
4 recalls — 1 complaints — 17 TSBs
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
19V736000 Oct 16, 2019
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Sunseeker SSC2250SLEC, Freelander FLC26RSC, and Leprechaun LPC240FSC vehicles. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, ... Read more
Consequence
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2019. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1084... Read more
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Dec 13, 2024
Incident date: Nov 28, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the sunroof was inoperable. The contact stated that the glass panel had detached, and the contact became aware of a crack on the glass panel. The dealer was cont... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2020 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
17 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
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
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
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
511520
Aug 19, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MBAG Recall 22V360 has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the communication module's SIM card might become disabled and prevent a connection with a mobile phone network. In this case, the manual as well as the autom
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
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
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
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.
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
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
511150
May 6, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
As Per Lippert Components, the bonding on certain 3300 series window vents may not be adequate.
511150
May 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
As Per Lippert Components, the bonding on certain 3300 series window vents may not be adequate.
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 | |
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| 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 (current) | 4 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 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 |