2010 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY
The 2010 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY has received a total of 2 safety complaints 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Latcheslockslinkages (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2010 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY, potentially affecting up to 250 vehicles.
Recall 10V325000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 250 vehicles affected
Defect: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 WORK AND PLAY TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEELS TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 14, 2010. THE EGRESS WINDOW MAY STICK OR REQUIRE MORE THAN 20 POUNDS OF PRESSURE TO OPEN.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN EGRESS WINDOW MAY BE DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND MAY DELAY OR PREVENT AN OCCUPANT'S EGRESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORK AND PLAY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-574-533-8460.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 WORK AND PLAY FOREST RIVER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FRONT AND REAR LOCKS FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN ACCESSING THE KEY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/02/14*LJ UPDATED 3/9/15 *JS
CASE #[XXX], SUBMITTED 8-17-2010. 2010 FOREST RIVER INC, CHEROKEE GREY WOLF MODEL 19RR. U BOLTS CAME LOOSE ON BOTH AXLES ALLOWING AXLES TO MOVE OFF OF THEIR LOCATING PIN ON LEAF SPRINGS. THE WHEELS SHIFTED RIGHT ALLOWING BOTH RIGHT TIRES TO RUB ON INNER WHEEL WELL. THE CONDITION WAS DISCOVERED WHEN THE CAMPER WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR AND CRACKING IN THE TIRE THREADS. THE CAMPER PURCHASED NEW ON MAY 15, 2010 AND THE CONDITION NOTED ON AUG.4, 2010 WHILE EXAMINING THE TIRES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN VERY RESPONSIVE AND FILED WARRANTY CLAIMS WITH BOTH FOREST RIVER INC. AND LIPPERT COMPONENTS INC. THE AXEL ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURER. BOTH HAVE BEEN UNRESPONSIVE TO DATE. THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH FOREST RIVER CAMPERS. I SHARED THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ODI REPORTS 10284710, 10225758 AND 10284602 WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER MAX YOUNG, WHO CONFIRMED UPON READING THE REPORTS, THAT THIS IS THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM. HE SAID LIPPERT COMPONENTS SUPPLIES THE AXLES AS SUBASSEMBLIES, WITH THE U BOLTS ALREADY INSTALLED TO FOREST RIVER. THEREFORE FOREST RIVER DOES NOT WANT TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. IT SEEMS LIKELY THAT THE U- BOLTS ARE EITHER OVERLOADED OR MATERIALLY DEFECTIVE FOR THE INSTALLATION AND APPEAR TO BE STRETCHING AND ALLOWING THE NUTS TO ROTATE. THE RESULT IS THEN THE AXLES SHIFT OUT OF POSITION. THIS CAMPER HAS APPROX. 5500 MILES OF USE IN THE 4 MONTHS OWNED. IT WAS GENTLY TOWED AND NOT ABUSED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2010 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY
- 2005 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY — 0 complaints
- 2006 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY — 0 complaints
- 2010 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY (current)
- 2011 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY — 1 complaint
- 2012 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY — 0 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY — 0 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY — 2 complaints
- 2015 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY — 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