2012 Forest River Blue Ridge recalls and problems

The 2012 Forest River Blue Ridge has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Forest River Blue Ridge vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Forest River Blue Ridge recalls

Recall 21V-523: Equipment, Structure

Reported Jul 9, 2021 · 825 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.

2012 Forest River Blue Ridge problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Forest River Blue Ridge complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · at 2,500 miles · reported Nov 16, 2014
The slides on my forest river blue ridge fifth wheel camper started operating on their own. If the slides extend while traveling this could cause an accident. If the slides retract while camping, personal injury or death could result. My camper was stationary both times the hydraulic motor energized. The first time in my driveway the slides extended. The second time was while I was camping. The slides were extended and the motor energized two days later. When I noticed the motor was running and I opened the door to the motor compartment the motor was smoking and oozing fluid. I had to…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Forest River Blue Ridge have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Forest River Blue Ridge: 21V-523 (equipment, structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Forest River Blue Ridge?

Owners report equipment adaptive/mobility problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,500 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.