2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
The 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER, potentially affecting up to 6,010 vehicles.
Recall 16V465000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 1,999 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Forester motorhomes manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 25, 2016, Sunseeker motorhomes manufactured April 4, 2014, to May 25, 2016, 2015-2016 Solera motorhomes manufactured February 28, 2014, to September 17, 2015, and 2016 Isata motorhomes manufactured October 30, 2015, to May 26, 2016. Water may leak into the electrical...
Consequence: If the rear brake lights fail to illuminate, following motorists may not realize that the vehicle in front of them is stopping. Inoperative taillights, clearance lights and marker lights will make the vehicle less visible to others. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on August 16, 2016. The recall began on December 8, 2016. Forester, Solera, and Sunseeker owners may contact Forest...
View full details →Recall 16V465000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
| 1,999 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Forester motorhomes manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 25, 2016, Sunseeker motorhomes manufactured April 4, 2014, to May 25, 2016, 2015-2016 Solera motorhomes manufactured February 28, 2014, to September 17, 2015, and 2016 Isata motorhomes manufactured October 30, 2015, to May 26, 2016. Water may leak into the electrical...
Consequence: If the rear brake lights fail to illuminate, following motorists may not realize that the vehicle in front of them is stopping. Inoperative taillights, clearance lights and marker lights will make the vehicle less visible to others. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on August 16, 2016. The recall began on December 8, 2016. Forester, Solera, and Sunseeker owners may contact Forest...
View full details →Recall 16V465000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 1,999 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Forester motorhomes manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 25, 2016, Sunseeker motorhomes manufactured April 4, 2014, to May 25, 2016, 2015-2016 Solera motorhomes manufactured February 28, 2014, to September 17, 2015, and 2016 Isata motorhomes manufactured October 30, 2015, to May 26, 2016. Water may leak into the electrical...
Consequence: If the rear brake lights fail to illuminate, following motorists may not realize that the vehicle in front of them is stopping. Inoperative taillights, clearance lights and marker lights will make the vehicle less visible to others. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on August 16, 2016. The recall began on December 8, 2016. Forester, Solera, and Sunseeker owners may contact Forest...
View full details →Recall 16V336000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 13 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Forester and Sunseeker recreational vehicles manufactured from February 29, 2016, through April 20, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a shower door that may not meet the flammability standards. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of...
Consequence: Failure to meet the flammability standard of FMVSS 302 could enhance the spread of a flame in the event of a fire, increasing the risk serious injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower doors, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-05052016-0184.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE TAIL LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS ARE NOT WATERPROOF, THERE IS NO GASKET TO STOP WATER FROM ENTERING THE LENS AND FILLING UP WITH WATER. THERE IS A RECALL ON OTHER FOREST RIVE REAR TAIL LIGHT FILLING WITH WATER. I CALLED FOREST RIVER AND TOLD THEM THAT THERE WAS A HALF INCH OF WATER IN THE TAIL LIGHTS AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT UP WITH THE DEALER WHO SOLD ME THE UNIT , AND ALSO WAS TOLD YOU ARE THE SECOND OWNER SO THERE IS NO WARRANTY IN EFFECT. I ASKED IF THEY HAD DIFFERENT REAR LIGHTS THAT WERE SEALED AND THAT I WOULD REPLACE THEM , FOREST RIVER SAID THERE IS NO RECALL AND THAT IS IT. IF THE WATER GOT ANOTHER 1/4 OF AN INCH HIGHER IT WOULD SHORTED OUT THE REAR TAIL , BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS PLEASE LOOK IN TO THIS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR CLEARANCE FAILED AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM SEEING AROUND THE VEHICLE. OUTLET RECREATION (1015 US-59, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501, (218) 844-6969) WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A REMEDY TO ADJUST, MANEUVER, OR REPLACE THE MIRRORS FOR THE PROPER CLEARANCE FOR VISIBILITY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE MOBILE HOME'S SIDE VISION CAMERA ALSO PROVIDED LIMITED VISIBILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON A RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
THE RV HAS SIDE AND REAR CAMERAS FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. THE CAMERA IMAGES ARE TO BE SEEN, BY THE DRIVER, THROUGH THE DASH RADIO SCREEN. THE WAY THE RADIO IS MOUNTED IN THE DASH OF THE RV, THESE IMAGES CANNOT BE SEEN BY THE DRIVER OF THE RV, DO TO A GLARE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE LOCATED ON THE PROPANE TANK WAS FRACTURED AND LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE A REMEDY WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,290. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
- 2012 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 0 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 1 complaint
- 2014 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 3 complaints
- 2015 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 0 complaints
- 2016 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 1 complaint
- 2017 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER (current)
- 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 5 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 5 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 1 complaint
- 2021 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 8 complaints
- 2022 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 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