2013 Forest River Shasta problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:other:labels 2015-05-22 · campaign 15V303000 · 120 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Coachmen Shasta SHT27RL travel trailers manufactured May 7, 2013, to May 7, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) information stated on the Federal Weight Tags. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: Incorrect GVWR information on the label may lead the operator to load the trailer to an incorrect weight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-05132015-0035.
What owners report
2015-07-14 · Tires · 1,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river shasta equipped with towmaster tires, size: 225/75r15 (na). while driving approximately 60 mph, the front passenger and the rear driver and passenger side tires blew out. the tires were original. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the tires were replaced. the approximate tire and vehicle failure mile…”
2015-06-04 · Tires · 3,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river shasta recreational trailer. the vehicle was equipped with goodyear marathon st tires, size st235/80r16. while driving approximately 65 mph on a road trip, one tire blew out in florida and another tire blew out in ohio. the tire manufacturer was notified of the failures. the tires were replaced. the rv manuf…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.