2018 Forest River Sunseeker problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body:door (1) · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:other:labels 2017-08-18 · campaign 17V513000 · 184 vehicles
Defect: 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 comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 1-854-888-3214. Forest River's number for this recall is 35.55.215-0491.
Service bulletins (3)
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.
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
Steering 2021-01-14 · 511275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 could cause hydraulic fluid to leak, resulting in the loss of po
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
What owners report
2022-12-01 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems“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 restricted bend radius. the physical state of all surface…”
2020-10-19 · Structure:body:door · 3,800 mi“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 of the failure. the failure mileage was approximat…”
2019-03-09 · Unknown Or Other · 7,000 mi“flex propane hose from main pipe to stove/oven. was installed backwards and rubbed against driveline while driving.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.