2017 FOREST RIVER STEALTH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FOREST RIVER STEALTH
The 2017 FOREST RIVER STEALTH has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 FOREST RIVER STEALTH
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 FOREST RIVER STEALTH, potentially affecting up to 98 vehicles.
Recall 17V117000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 98 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Stealth recreational vehicles, model CSFTFQ2817G-67 and Sandstorm recreational vehicles, model CSCT282GSLR-67. The liquid propane (LP) line under the vehicle may be damaged from contact with the axle, causing it to leak.
Consequence: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67-02082017-0321.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 FOREST RIVER STEALTH
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FOREST RIVER STEALTH. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
3 BRAKES HAD DAMAGED GREASE SEALS. GREASE LEAKED AND COMPROMISED THE BRAKE SHOE FRICTION. REMAINING BRAKE USED UP ALL FRICTION MATERIAL IN LESS THAN 4,000 MILES OF DRIVING, RESULTING IN NO BRAKING CAPABILITIES. THE RESULT WAS A NEAR COLLISION. I WAS TRAVELING 45 MPH ON US101 NEAR SANTA BARBARA IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE. ANOTHER CAR ATTEMPTED TO MERGE INTO THE SPACE MY TOW VEHICLE WAS OCCUPYING. I BRAKED HARD AND THE TRAILER, WITH NO BRAKING CAPACITY, TRIED TO PASS MY TOW VEHICLE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH NO SHOULDERS AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2017 FOREST RIVER STEALTH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FOREST RIVER STEALTH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FOREST RIVER STEALTH
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 FOREST RIVER STEALTH
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER STEALTH
- 2013 FOREST RIVER STEALTH — 0 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER STEALTH — 3 complaints
- 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH — 0 complaints
- 2017 FOREST RIVER STEALTH (current)
- 2021 FOREST RIVER STEALTH — 3 complaints
- 2022 FOREST RIVER STEALTH — 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