2020 FOREST RIVER INDEPENDENCE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 FOREST RIVER INDEPENDENCE
The 2020 FOREST RIVER INDEPENDENCE has received a total of 0 safety complaints 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, TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 FOREST RIVER INDEPENDENCE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 FOREST RIVER INDEPENDENCE, potentially affecting up to 8,928 vehicles.
Recall 20V075000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 4,464 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Surveyor, NO BO, R. and POD customer service at 1-574-642-3119, Independence, Viking, and Clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600,...
View full details →Recall 20V075000 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
| 4,464 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Surveyor, NO BO, R. and POD customer service at 1-574-642-3119, Independence, Viking, and Clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 FOREST RIVER INDEPENDENCE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 FOREST RIVER INDEPENDENCE.
Safety Rating for the 2020 FOREST RIVER INDEPENDENCE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 FOREST RIVER INDEPENDENCE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 FOREST RIVER INDEPENDENCE
Forest River, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 FOREST RIVER INDEPENDENCE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1211290 — STRUCTURE
The Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) listed on the Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label have the potential to be higher than the actual weight therefore increasing the carrying capacity of the vehicle.
1211290 — COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO INFRASTRUCTURE
The Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) listed on the Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label have the potential to be higher than the actual weight therefore increasing the carrying capacity of the vehicle.
1211188 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Certain vehicles may have been manufactured without a secondary cooling fan, which is required for proper function of the Liquid Propane/Electric Refrigerator. If the fan is not installed the refrigerators internal thermostat may turn the refrigerator off.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 FOREST RIVER INDEPENDENCE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER INDEPENDENCE
- 2020 FOREST RIVER INDEPENDENCE (current)
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