2017 Forest River Sanibel recalls and problems

The 2017 Forest River Sanibel has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2017 Forest River Sanibel vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Forest River Sanibel recalls

Recall 17V-282: Tires

Reported Apr 26, 2017 · 71 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."

Risk: The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.

2017 Forest River Sanibel problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Tires	2
Wheels	1

Most reported parts

Tires › Tread/Belt — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,000 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 Sanibel complaints

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

Tires · at 2,000 miles · reported Sep 14, 2018

Good year marathon st235/80r16lre. On 4 september 2018 while returning from a labor day trip, left rear axle goodyear marathon tire blew out. At the time we were travelling east on I-10. The blowout happened at mile marker 327. Happened at approx. 11:15 AM. Weather was warm with scattered showers. Pavement at location was dry. After roadside assistance to put my spare on, continued on I-10, approx. 4 miles (Mm 331) when the right side rear axle goodyear marathon tire tread separated. Same road conditions. Tires have approx. 2000 miles on them. Purchase 5th wheel january 2017. 7 trips within…

Tires · reported Jun 7, 2017

The contact owns a 2015 (Na) forest river sanibel camper equipped with goodyear marathon tires, size: st235/80/r16 (Na). While pulling into a parking area at a low rate of speed, the inner tread separated on the front driver's side tire. The tire was replaced by the contact. The manufacturer was not notified of the tire failure. In addition, the rear passenger side tire blew out while driving highway speeds. The contact was able to pull the camper over and replace the tire. The VIN, vehicle, and tire failure mileage were not available.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Forest River Sanibel have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Forest River Sanibel: 17V-282 (tires). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Forest River Sanibel?

Owners report tires problems most often (2 reports), followed by wheels (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,000 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.