2024 Forest River Sabre problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Structure:emergency:escape/Egress/Exit 2024-06-03 · campaign 24V386000 · 101 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sabre fifth wheels. The emergency exit window was not installed on the driver's side of the vehicle.
Risk: A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-1785.
Equipment:other:labels 2023-09-01 · campaign 23V611000 · 66 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sabre fifth wheels. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect cargo carrying capacity (CCC) and dry weight, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars" and 49 CFR Part 567 "Certification."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-1671.
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-06-25 · 511950 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a product service bulletin from global link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold on certain websites. forest river is reporting as we are sharing with the dealer body.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-08 · 511911REVA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
chart of thermostat compatibilities of furrion products. this document is adding a "dealer friendly cover page". this supersedes 511911.
Electrical System 2025-01-29 · 511886 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if the 12v disconnect is not turned off, and battery is not installed, the energy from the solar panel may allow an energy spike where certain 12v components such as the air conditioner brain(s), slide motor(s) or other 12v electrical component(s) are connected, and may cause a to nuisance fail.
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-30 · 511826 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a lci authored document in which clarifies the axles' bearing grease frequently asked questions. this document is not tied to a specific make, model or model year. this document covers any recreational trailer manufactured with an lci axle(s). the owner/operator will know which brand axle(s)
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-29 · 621825 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document is intended to guide dealers in the event a customer identifies an fitment concern in the intended storage of the cutting board. certain my 2025 sabre fifth-wheel trailers.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.