Forest River Work and Play recalls and problems
12 recalls and 8 owner complaints for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
12
Complaints
8
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Choose a model year
Forest River Work and Play by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Work and Play | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Work and Play | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Work and Play | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Work and Play | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Work and Play | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Work and Play | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Work and Play | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Work and Play | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Work and Play | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Work and Play | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Work and Play | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Work and Play | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Work and Play | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Work and Play | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Work and Play | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Work and Play | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Work and Play | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Work and Play | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Work and Play | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Work and Play | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Work and Play | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Work and Play | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Forest River Work and Play problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
All Forest River Work and Play recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-020 | Jan 19, 2026 | 2023–2026 | Equipment, Structure | Forest River, Inc. |
| 23V-773 | Nov 17, 2023 | 2024 | Electrical System | Forest River, Inc. |
| 23V-738 | Nov 3, 2023 | 2020–2024 | Exterior Lighting | Forest River, Inc. |
| 22V-243 | Apr 13, 2022 | 2022 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 19V-482 | Jun 21, 2019 | 2020 | Equipment, Electrical System | Forest River, Inc. |
| 16V-450 | Jun 21, 2016 | 2016–2017 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 15V-771 | Nov 19, 2015 | 2012–2016 | Equipment | Forest River, Inc. |
| 13V-203 | May 17, 2013 | 2013–2014 | Equipment | Forest 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-648 | Dec 20, 2010 | 2011 | Wheels | Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 surveyor travel trailers, crusader fifth wheel trailers, rance aluminum cargo trailers, and work and play toy hauler trailers equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or… |
| 10V-325 | Jul 14, 2010 | 2010–2011 | Equipment | Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 work and play travel and fifth wheels trailers manufactured from february 26, 2009 through june 14, 2010. |
| 08V-346 | Jul 7, 2008 | 2003–2006 | Equipment | Forest 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-085 | Mar 5, 2007 | 2000–2003 | Equipment | Certain 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 Work and Play?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2010 Forest River Work and Play has the most reports (2). Check the 2010 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Forest River Work and Play have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls covering Forest River Work and Play model years 2000–2006, 2010–2017, 2020–2026.
What are the most common Forest River Work and Play problems?
Owners report tires, suspension, wheels problems most often.