2017 Forest River Forester problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2016-06-27 · campaign 16V465000 · 1,999 vehicles
Defect: 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 Isata motorhomes manufactured October 30, 2015, to May 26, 2016. Water may leak into the electrical module that controls the vehicle taillights, brake lights, turn signal lights, clearance lights and
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 customers should call 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-06012016-0206.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2016-05-23 · campaign 16V336000 · 13 vehicles
Defect: 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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-07-15 · 341804 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to a ford campaign 23n04: "ford is extending the warranty for 11 years or 120,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first for the exhaust gas temperature sensor."
Wheels 2021-03-24 · 511312 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 control unit functions are disabled, vehicle driving stabil
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) 2019-09-09 · 511083 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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) therefore has initiated a voluntary warranty extension related to
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2019-01-30 · 15-205-16R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?gen 2? f10 navigation and display audio units with 7? display.
Structure:interior Panels:dashboard 2018-04-23 · 510660 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 b16/11) on certain model year 2011 ? 2015 sprinter vans coul
What owners report
2018-08-01 · Unknown Or Other“2017 forest river forester. consumer writes in regards to various defects experienced with the motorhome. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle has experienced a number of defects including, but not limited to the hvac system, leveling jack, slide out, speakers, electrical wiring, engine loses power, and multiple trim defects. *js…”
2017-09-07 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices · 1,500 mi“there is a blind spot the whole right side of the passenger. the mirror is to small and does not reach out enough. the camera system is inoperative and inadequate. to long of time delay when directional is used. the electrical shore connection is an electrical hazard.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.