2019 Forest River Forester problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2018-08-13 · campaign 18V527000 · 2,582 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.
Risk: If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.
Power Train:axle Assembly 2018-06-01 · campaign 18V357000 · 471 vehicles
Defect: 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 shift.
Risk: Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 customer service for Freelander and Leprechaun vehicles at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 105-0749.
Service bulletins (10)
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.
Service Brakes 2025-03-10 · 511869 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to gm recall 24v702: "the brake lines in these cutaway vehicles may not meet the recommended clearance to the gm-provided body mounts. if brake lines contact the body mounts, the brake line may experience wear or damage that could lead to a brake fluid leak. a brake fluid leak can result i
Unknown Or Other 2024-12-02 · 511869 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to general motors recall 24v702: "the brake lines in these cutaway vehicles may not meet the recommended clearance to the gm-provided body mounts. if brake lines contact the body mounts, the brake line may experience wear or damage that could lead to a brake fluid leak. a brake fluid leak
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2023-06-02 · 511640 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 connectors or cut wires unsealed, exposure to moisture or cont
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-01-04 · 511570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 parking practices and impair safe parking of the vehicle. if t
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2022-02-22 · 15-255-19R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
map data update procedure for harman gen 3.1 navigation equipped head units (h/u).
Structure 2021-12-17 · 341238 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
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What owners report
2019-03-08 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior · 1,200 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2019 forest river forester motor home. the contact stated that the passenger side mirror arm only allowed approximately two and half feet of visibility on the passenger side while driving. the contact was unable to see vehicles in the rear. the contact called camping world of colorado springs at 888-627-1295 (located at 6830 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.