There are no safety recalls for the 2017 Forest River Coachmen, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2017 Forest River Coachmen problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Equipment | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Furnace — 1
- Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Materials › Insulation — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 250 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 2017 Forest River Coachmen complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Structure · at 15,600 miles · reported Feb 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Coachmen. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rubber seal detached from the vent and shattered without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the second vent was partially detached. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V523000 (Equipment, Structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 15,600.
Equipment · at 250 miles · reported Dec 3, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Brookstone RV. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked he and his family were in the trailer. The contact smelt something burning in the trailer. The contact inspected the trailer and noticed the burning smell was coming from the heater ducts in the trailer and had melted due to the material of paper and Styrofoam in the heat duct to extremes heat coming from the furnish in the trailer. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the failure as the contact expected was extreme heat coming from the furnish that caused the heat ducts…
Visibility/Wiper · at 1,400 miles · reported Nov 7, 2017
Purchase a new 2017 forest river coachman cross country 404rb on july 15, 2018. Upon receiving coach immediately noticed loud wind noise as well as hot air coming in through the front driver side windshield area of coach. Took my coach to three certified coachman repair facilities to find out that the front windshield was not properly installed. Quote from lazy days rv center upon removing old windshield " cut out front windshield and found windshield not touching urethane across bottom". I drove this coach all of 100 miles to my home and immediately noticed this problem. For some reason it…
Suspension · at 100 miles · reported Nov 7, 2016
The contact owns a 2017 forest river coachman. The contact stated that the vehicle was making a banging nose from underneath the vehicle by the tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the axel may be fractured however, were unable to confirm the diagnosing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 2 miles · reported Oct 31, 2016
The contact owns a 2017 forest river coachmen clipper rv 16bh. When the contact brought the vehicle home and was testing everything for the first time, he discovered that the propane tank was not connected tightly and the coach filled up with propane. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 2.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Forest River Coachmen have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2017 Forest River Coachmen as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Forest River Coachmen?
Owners report equipment problems most often (3 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 250 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.