2011 Forest River Work and Play recalls and problems

The 2011 Forest River Work and Play has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2011 Forest River Work and Play vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Forest River Work and Play recalls

Recall 10V-648: Wheels

Reported Dec 20, 2010 · 53 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: 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 modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.

Risk: There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the wheels on the suspect vehicles and repair the trailers free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2011. Owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.

Recall 10V-325: Equipment

Reported Jul 14, 2010 · 250 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: 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. The egress window may stick or require more than 20 pounds of pressure to open.

Risk: In the event of an emergency, an egress window may be difficult to open and may delay or prevent an occupant's egress, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will make the necessary repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on july 19, 2010. Owners may contact work and play customer service at 1-574-533-8460.

2011 Forest River Work and Play problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,000 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 2011 Forest River Work and Play complaints

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

Tires · at 10,000 miles · reported Feb 13, 2015
The contact owns a 2011 forest river work and play (Na) camper equipped with four goodyear marathon tires, size st235/80r16 (Na). While driving approximately 5 MPH, the rear passenger side tire suddenly blew out and shredded causing damage to the rear fender. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The contact also experienced the same failure on the rear driver side tire. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the rear driver side tire suddenly blew out causing damage to the rear fender. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The tire and vehicle…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Forest River Work and Play have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Forest River Work and Play: 10V-648 (wheels), 10V-325 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Forest River Work and Play?

Owners report tires problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,000 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.