2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK
The 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipment Adaptivemobility (1 complaint), Structurebody (1 complaint), and Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE CAMPER FRAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
THE CURRENT STEPS THAT ARE BEING USED ARE FASTENED TOGETHER WITH ALUMINUM POP RIVETS. THESE RIVETS WILL NOT SUPPORT A PERSONS NORMAL WEIGHT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. THEM SHEAR OFF AND THE STEP FALL ALONG WITH PERSON THAT IS ON IT. THIS IS A STEP SAFETY HAZARD. I CALLED THE COMPANY DEMCO THAT MAKES THE STEPS AND THEY DO HAVE A RETRO KIT BUT IS ONLY REPAIRED WHEN YOU CALL. MOST CAMPERS DO NOT KNOW TO CALL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER (NA). WHILE THE TRAILER WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE FRAME WAS TWISTED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE FRONT AXLE AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE TRAILER BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTENSIVE DAMAGES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPLACED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT APPLICABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK
- 2014 FOREST RIVER SILVERBACK (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