2013 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER
The 2013 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER 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 TIRES, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER, potentially affecting up to 1,442 vehicles.
Recall 13V554000 — TIRES
| 721 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the bottom of the floor.
Consequence: As a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-825-7178.
View full details →Recall 13V554000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 721 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the bottom of the floor.
Consequence: As a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-825-7178.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER RV (NA) EQUIPPED WITH LIONSHEAD CASTLE ROCK TIRES, SIZE: 225/75R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE TREAD TO SEPARATE AND THE BELT TO BE EXPOSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 598. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *AS
Safety Rating for the 2013 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER
- 2012 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER — 0 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER WINDJAMMER (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