2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
The 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipment (1 complaint), Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint), and Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systems (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER, potentially affecting up to 184 vehicles.
Recall 17V513000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 184 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Dynamax, Forester, Sunseeker, and Coachmen Prism vehicles built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure label with correct tire inflation pressure, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
While performing an under vehicle safety and integrity inspection the following potential Personnel Safety item was noted. The outlet hose from the gas regulator of the on board propane tank to the vehicle distribution manifold is severely stressed and kinked due to the hose short length and restricted bend radius. The physical state of all surfaces of the hose can not be verified in the subject area. The restriction not only poses a flow concern but also accelerated cracking, and thus a fire and/ or explosion concern.
While performing an under vehicle safety and integrity inspection the following potential Personnel Safety item was noted. The outlet hose from the gas regulator of the on board propane tank to the vehicle distribution manifold is severely stressed and kinked due to the hose short length and restricted bend radius. The physical state of all surfaces of the hose can not be verified in the subject area. The restriction not only poses a flow concern but also accelerated cracking, and thus a fire and/ or explosion concern.
While performing an under vehicle safety and integrity inspection the following potential Personnel Safety item was noted. The outlet hose from the gas regulator of the on board propane tank to the vehicle distribution manifold is severely stressed and kinked due to the hose short length and restricted bend radius. The physical state of all surfaces of the hose can not be verified in the subject area. The restriction not only poses a flow concern but also accelerated cracking, and thus a fire and/ or explosion concern.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS INSIDE THE MOBILE HOME, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN. NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE MOBILE HOME WAS HAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,800. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
FLEX PROPANE HOSE FROM MAIN PIPE TO STOVE/OVEN. WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS AND RUBBED AGAINST DRIVELINE WHILE DRIVING.
Safety Rating for the 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
Forest River, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
511312 — WHEELS
As per Mercedes Interim Recall Notice 21V042, one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which potentially could lead to a disablement of the Electronic Stability Control control unit functions. If ESP control unit functions are disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain...
511083 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that a defect related to a motor vehicle emissions control system may exist on certain Model Year 2016-2018 Sprinter models. Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. (MBC) therefore has initiated a voluntary warranty extension related to the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve on...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER
- 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 — 4 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER (current)
- 2019 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 5 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 1 complaint
- 2021 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 8 complaints
- 2022 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 1 complaint
- 2023 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER — 3 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