2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA
The 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structureframe And Members (1 complaint), Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle (1 complaint), and Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA, potentially affecting up to 365,885 vehicles.
Recall 17V756000 — EQUIPMENT
| 365,885 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SIERRA FORESTRIVER TRAVEL CAMPER THAT HAD SECURA TIRES, DISTRIBUTED BY GREENBALL CORPORATION, TIRE SIZE ST225-75R15(NA), [ODI NOTE: OWNER SAYS THESE ARE LOAD RANGE "D" IN PHONE CONVERSATION 8-30-10] DOT 1KLN, LINE 25B0807. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE PULLED INTO A SERVICE STATION HE NOTICED THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WAS FLAT THE BELT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. A FEW HOURS LATER THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRES FAILED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES WERE ONLY THREE YEARS OLD WITH 3,000 MILES. THE VIN INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER G2 SILVER BACK RV (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE U BOLT CAME LOOSE ON THE AXLES AND CAUSED THE LEAF SPRINGS TO FALL OUT WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE AXLES TO SHIFT AT A 30 DEGREE ANGLE AND CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LOOSE U BOLT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WHERE SORRY FOR THE FAILURE AND THAT THEY WOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER G2 SILVER BACK RV (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE U BOLT CAME LOOSE ON THE AXLES AND CAUSED THE LEAF SPRINGS TO FALL OUT WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE AXLES TO SHIFT AT A 30 DEGREE ANGLE AND CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LOOSE U BOLT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WHERE SORRY FOR THE FAILURE AND THAT THEY WOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 63 MPH, A SEMI-TRUCK SPED PAST THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED IT TO SWAY ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE SAFELY MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. A TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRAME AND ASSOCIATED MEMBERS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS RENDERED AS BEING COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS REFERRED TO A FRAME SPECIALIST, WHO WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. HE HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILED INCIDENT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER SIERRA
- 2004 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 0 complaints
- 2005 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 1 complaint
- 2006 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 5 complaints
- 2007 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 0 complaints
- 2008 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 2 complaints
- 2009 FOREST RIVER SIERRA (current)
- 2010 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 1 complaint
- 2011 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 0 complaints
- 2012 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 0 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 2 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 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