2021 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 FOREST RIVER SIERRA
The 2021 FOREST RIVER SIERRA has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Firerelated (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SIERRA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SIERRA, potentially affecting up to 36 vehicles.
Recall 21V378000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 18 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Sierra and Sandpiper Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers. The bolts that hold the floor to the chassis were improperly tightened.
Consequence: Improperly tightened bolts could cause the trailer body to detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the bolts to the chassis outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-1347.
View full details →Recall 21V378000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 18 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Sierra and Sandpiper Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers. The bolts that hold the floor to the chassis were improperly tightened.
Consequence: Improperly tightened bolts could cause the trailer body to detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the bolts to the chassis outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-1347.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SIERRA
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SIERRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Recently I had the glass over my dining table shatter. My concern is not that it shattered, but the size of the shards.Although the glass shattered only after I shut the door on the trailer. It is my understanding that per ANSI Z26.1 that each shard should weigh no more than 4.25g. And anything larger is a sign that the glass was not tempered properly. I reached out to Forest River who reached out to the Lippert the manufacturer. The are claiming the glass is not covered. But they did not address the tempering of the glass. I still have the glass and have photos of the glass and photos of of some shards and their weight.. Please look into this.
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Sierra Model 379FLOK travel trailer. The contact stated that while the travel trailer oven was in use, the heat vent on the back of the oven melted the backsplash. The travel trailer was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure.
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Sierra fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the trailer brakes failed to engage while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the "trailer wiring fault" message was displayed. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure and was awaiting a response.
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Sierra fifth wheel trailer. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the trailer brakes failed to engage while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the "trailer wiring fault" message was displayed. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure and was awaiting a response.
Safety Rating for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SIERRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 FOREST RIVER SIERRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SIERRA
Forest River, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SIERRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
031226 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect tire size of ST235/85R16/F whereas the correct tire size and tire/rim combination installed on the vehicle is ST255/85R16/E.
031226 — TIRES
The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect tire size of ST235/85R16/F whereas the correct tire size and tire/rim combination installed on the vehicle is ST255/85R16/E.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 FOREST RIVER SIERRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER SIERRA
- 2016 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 3 complaints
- 2017 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 5 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 0 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 1 complaint
- 2020 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 0 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER SIERRA (current)
- 2022 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 0 complaints
- 2024 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 0 complaints
- 2025 FOREST RIVER SIERRA — 0 complaints
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