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Forest River Forester recalls and problems

25 recalls and 35 owner complaints for 25 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
25
Complaints
35
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1

Choose a model year

2027202620252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102006200520042003200220012000

Forest River Forester by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2027 Forester100000
2026 Forester200000
2025 Forester210000
2024 Forester210000
2023 Forester410000
2022 Forester330000
2021 Forester520000
2020 Forester300000
2019 Forester210000
2018 Forester310000
2017 Forester220000
2016 Forester370000
2015 Forester160100
2014 Forester330000
2013 Forester400000
2012 Forester110000
2011 Forester100000
2010 Forester100000
2006 Forester110000
2005 Forester110000
2004 Forester230000
2003 Forester200000
2002 Forester100000
2001 Forester110000
2000 Forester100000

Most reported Forest River Forester problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System10
Structure9
Equipment6
Tires5
Exterior Lighting3
Wheels2
Suspension2
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Visibility2
Visibility/Wiper2

All Forest River Forester recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-646Oct 5, 20262026–2027EquipmentForest River, Inc.
25V-486Jul 25, 20252025–2026Fuel System, GasolineForest River, Inc.
24V-351May 17, 20242023–2025EquipmentForest River, Inc.
23V-774Nov 17, 20232022–2024Parking BrakeForest River, Inc.
23V-286Apr 21, 20232021–2023Fuel System, GasolineForest River, Inc.
23V-262Apr 13, 20232021EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-556Jul 29, 20222022–2023EquipmentForest River, Inc.
20V-477Aug 14, 20202020–2021Seats, Air Bags, Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
20V-363Jun 19, 20202020–2021Structure, Service Brakes, AirForest River Inc.
20V-358Jun 16, 20202020–2021EquipmentForest River, Inc.
18V-527Aug 13, 20182018–2019EquipmentForest River, Inc.
18V-444Jul 3, 20182016VisibilityForest River, Inc.
18V-357Jun 1, 20182019Power TrainForest River, Inc.
17V-612Oct 2, 20172018Equipment, WheelsForest River, Inc.
17V-513Aug 18, 20172018EquipmentForest River, Inc.
16V-465Jun 27, 20162015–2017Exterior LightingForest River, Inc.
16V-336May 23, 20162016–2017EquipmentForest River, Inc.
14V-449Jul 23, 20142013–2014EquipmentForest River Inc.
13V-251Jun 18, 20132014Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
13V-203May 17, 20132013–2014EquipmentForest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm…
13V-037Feb 1, 20132013Electrical SystemForest River is recalling certain model year 2013 Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Lexington, Forester and Sunseeker class B and class C motor homes built on Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana chassis.
12V-458Sep 18, 20122010–2013EquipmentForest River, Inc., (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Sunseeker 2860, 3120, 3170, Forester 2861, 3121, 3171, and Lexington 283 Class C motorhomes, manufactured from August 18, 2009, through…
08V-346Jul 7, 20082003–2006EquipmentForest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation.
07V-085Mar 5, 20072000–2003EquipmentCertain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube.
04V-276Jun 1, 20042004Seat BeltsCertain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Forest River Forester?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2016 Forest River Forester has the most reports (7). Check the 2016 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Forest River Forester have?

NHTSA lists 25 safety recalls covering Forest River Forester model years 2000–2006, 2010–2027.

What are the most common Forest River Forester problems?

Owners report electrical system, structure, equipment problems most often.