There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Forest River Rance, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Forest River Rance problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Tires | 8 | |
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 2013 Forest River Rance complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Tires · at 2,400 miles · reported Sep 14, 2016
Tire: goodyear marathon st235/80r16 load range e DOT 2vun1lhr 1512 2013 forest river blue ridge 5th wheel trailer VIN: 4x4fblg20dg0988669 two tire blowouts, 1st blowout at 62 MPH on virginia i95 traveling north at mile marker 90. 2nd blowout at 56 MPH on virginia I 95 traveling north at mile marker 113 about an hour after the first blowout. Tires had no dry rot or cracking and approximately 2400 miles on the tread. Air pressure in each tire was checked prior to travel while cold and contained 80 lbs of pressure. All lug nuts on trailer were torqued. Both tire failures were on the right side of…
Tires · reported Jul 27, 2015
Upon pre-travel inspection of my forest river 25rr travel trailer tires all 4 vail sport st205/75d14 have significant sidewall cracking, with one having a bulge. There is approximately 5000 miles on the tt, and it is a 2013 model. I decided to replace the tires as I did not see them as safe for use.
Tires · at 2,500 miles · reported Oct 21, 2014
We had a tire blowout on our travel trailer while traveling 60 miles per hour on the freeway. The tires were at proper inflation and were not overloaded. The tires were less than 3 years old.
Tires · at 2,800 miles · reported Aug 29, 2014
Towing my 2013 primetime crusader 35' 5th wheel, the rear passenger tire exploded while driving on I-15 in utah going 55-60 MPH and less than 15 miles from home. Damaged side of trailer and underbelly of wheel well. Stopped in next town to replace tire. All tires at 80 PSI (Cold). 2 days later driving on I-15 and 90 more miles, driver's side front tire exploded. Upon inspection of remaining towmax tires, we observed steel belt fibers protruding out from sidewalls and tread separating (Bulging). Tires have less than 3000 miles on them, and no cracks or tread wear. Replaced all 5 tires with lt…
Tires · at 10,000 miles · reported Aug 1, 2014
While driving on ih-10 in louisiana I could see a tire on my 5th wheel hopping. After pulling over I found that two of the tires were out of round. I went to a bfg tire dealer and he found that the tires had internal broken belts and were about to fail. He diagnosed the problem of the broken belts and said they were a manufacturing defect. After getting home, I contact bfg but they denied warranty on the tires because they were on a trailer. Tire pressure was checked at 7:00 a.m. On the morning of the failure. Speed was 62 MPH. Temperature 78 deg. F. Mileage traveled that day prior to failure…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Forest River Rance have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Forest River Rance as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Forest River Rance?
Owners report tires problems most often (8 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.