2017 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
The 2017 FOREST RIVER FORESTER has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringconnectorsplugsreceptacles (1 complaint), and Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2017 FOREST RIVER FORESTER, potentially affecting up to 6,010 vehicles.
Recall 16V465000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 1,999 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V465000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
| 1,999 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V465000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 1,999 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V336000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 13 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringconnectorsplugsreceptacles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalintegrated Jacklevelerstabilizer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodybumpers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 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 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 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 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
Safety Rating for the 2017 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FOREST RIVER FORESTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
Forest River, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
341804 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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."
341804 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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."
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER FORESTER
- 2012 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 2 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 0 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 4 complaints
- 2015 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 6 complaints
- 2016 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 8 complaints
- 2017 FOREST RIVER FORESTER (current)
- 2018 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 1 complaint
- 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 1 complaint
- 2020 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 0 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 1 complaint
- 2022 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 4 complaints
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- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints