2018 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
The 2018 FOREST RIVER FORESTER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, WHEELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2018 FOREST RIVER FORESTER, potentially affecting up to 2,778 vehicles.
Recall 18V527000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 2,582 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V612000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 6 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forester motorhomes, model FRC3271SF. The Federal Placard may inaccurately state that the vehicle has single rear wheels and tires, when the vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels and tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and...
Consequence: The Federal Placards may cause the operator to not properly maintain the tires and/or wheels. Failure to maintain the tires may lead to improper handling, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-0528.
View full details →Recall 17V612000 — WHEELS
| 6 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forester motorhomes, model FRC3271SF. The Federal Placard may inaccurately state that the vehicle has single rear wheels and tires, when the vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels and tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and...
Consequence: The Federal Placards may cause the operator to not properly maintain the tires and/or wheels. Failure to maintain the tires may lead to improper handling, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-0528.
View full details →Recall 17V513000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 184 vehicles affected
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."
Consequence: Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE PLUNGER ON THE TRIMARK DOOR HANDLE/LOCK MECHANISM BROKE INTERNALLY, LOCKING US OUTSIDE OF OUR MOTOR HOME. THE MOTOR HOME WAS PARKED. DOOR WAS UNABLE TO BE OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.
Safety Rating for the 2018 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 FOREST RIVER FORESTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER FORESTER
- 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 — 14 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER FORESTER (current)
- 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 1 complaint
- 2020 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 0 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 1 complaint
- 2022 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 4 complaints
- 2023 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 1 complaint
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- 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