2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
The 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER, potentially affecting up to 3,053 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 18V357000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 471 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 BANDLEY DR, FOUNTAIN, CO 80817) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,200. *JS
Safety Rating for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
Forest River, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
511570 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 the vehicle is not properly secured...
511150 — STRUCTURE
As Per Lippert Components, the bonding on certain 3300 series window vents may not be adequate.
511150 — EQUIPMENT
As Per Lippert Components, the bonding on certain 3300 series window vents may not be adequate.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER FORESTER
- 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 — 1 complaint
- 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER (current)
- 2020 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 0 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 1 complaint
- 2022 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 4 complaints
- 2023 FOREST RIVER FORESTER — 1 complaint
- 2024 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