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Forest River Sierra recalls and problems

17 recalls and 29 owner complaints for 25 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
17
Complaints
29
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2

Choose a model year

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Forest River Sierra by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2027 Sierra100000
2025 Sierra100000
2024 Sierra200000
2022 Sierra200000
2021 Sierra130100
2019 Sierra110000
2018 Sierra200000
2017 Sierra130000
2016 Sierra230000
2015 Sierra310100
2014 Sierra310000
2013 Sierra220000
2012 Sierra100000
2011 Sierra200000
2010 Sierra210010
2009 Sierra131000
2008 Sierra120000
2007 Sierra100000
2006 Sierra230000
2005 Sierra210000
2004 Sierra300000
2003 Sierra330000
2002 Sierra120000
2001 Sierra100000
2000 Sierra100000

Most reported Forest River Sierra problems

Problem areaReports
Structure9
Equipment6
Tires6
Unknown or Other5
Suspension4
Electrical System3
Service Brakes1
Firerelated1
Wheels1

All Forest River Sierra recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-476Jul 23, 20262027EquipmentForest River, Inc.
25V-245Apr 14, 20252024–2025StructureForest River, Inc.
23V-559Aug 7, 20232024Service Brakes, Power TrainForest River, Inc.
22V-556Jul 29, 20222022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-486Jul 8, 20222022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
21V-378May 24, 20212021Equipment, StructureForest River, Inc.
18V-624Sep 13, 20182019SuspensionForest River, Inc.
17V-808Dec 15, 20172018Equipment, TiresForest River, Inc.
17V-756Nov 22, 20172003–2018EquipmentForest River, Inc.
15V-480Jul 30, 20152014–2016EquipmentForest River, Inc.
15V-273May 11, 20152015EquipmentForest 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…
10V-460Oct 8, 20102011Power TrainForest river is recalling certain model year 2011 sandpiper and sierra trailers equipped with dexter axles.
10V-454Oct 1, 20102004EquipmentForest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts.
09V-375Sep 30, 20092010EquipmentForest river is recalling model year 2010 sierra and sandpiper recreational travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." on the tire loading…
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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Forest River Sierra?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2021 Forest River Sierra has the most reports (3). Check the 2021 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Forest River Sierra have?

NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls covering Forest River Sierra model years 2000–2019, 2021–2022, 2024–2025, 2027.

What are the most common Forest River Sierra problems?

Owners report structure, equipment, tires problems most often.