2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO
The 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO 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 WHEELS:RIM, TIRES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO, potentially affecting up to 136 vehicles.
Recall 16V360000 — WHEELS:RIM
| 68 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Stealth Evo recreational vehicle trailers, models CSJT280RKS and CSJT290QBS, manufactured January 7, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The affected vehicles may have had tires of the wrong load range installed which may result in premature tire failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal...
Consequence: Unexpected tire failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will supply new correct tires and rims, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777 extension 52. Forest River's number for this...
View full details →Recall 16V360000 — TIRES
| 68 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Stealth Evo recreational vehicle trailers, models CSJT280RKS and CSJT290QBS, manufactured January 7, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The affected vehicles may have had tires of the wrong load range installed which may result in premature tire failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal...
Consequence: Unexpected tire failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will supply new correct tires and rims, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777 extension 52. Forest River's number for this...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROOF WAS LEAKING WATER AND ALSO BUBBLED, WHICH INDICATED WATER DAMAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER SEEPED THROUGH THE SPEAKERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOSCANO RV (2531 E. PACHECO BLVD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635) AND THE TECHNICIAN APPLIED SEALANT. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO CALIFORNIA RV (110 S. CHEROKEE LANE, SUITE B, LODI, CA 95240, (209)-263-7040) WHERE THE SIDE COVERS OF THE RV WERE PULLED OUT AND SEALED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN IT RAINED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE RV SPECIALIST AND FOR ADDITIONAL SEALANTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND ADVISED THE CONTACT NOT TO GO TO THE RV SPECIALIST AGAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150.
Safety Rating for the 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO
- 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO (current)
- 2018 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO — 0 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO — 0 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO — 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