2017 Forest River Forester problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Forest River Forester.
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- Ford E-450 (Incomplete - Cutaway): 1 of 1 decoded VINs · 2 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2017 E-450
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Forest River recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #16V336000 · 2016 · 13 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 forester and sunseeker recreational vehicles manufactured from february 29, 2016, through april 20, 2016. these vehicles are equipped with a shower door that may not meet the flammability standards. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Risk: Failure to meet the flammability standard of fmvss 302 could enhance the spread of a flame in the event of a fire, increasing the risk serious injury.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower doors, free of charge. the recall began on july 11, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 34-05052016-0184.
Exterior Lighting #16V465000 · 2016 · 1,999 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 forester motorhomes manufactured june 10, 2014, to may 25, 2016, sunseeker motorhomes manufactured april 4, 2014, to may 25, 2016, 2015-2016 solera motorhomes manufactured february 28, 2014, to september 17, 2015, and 2016 isata motorhomes manufactured october 30, 2015, to may 26, 2016. water may leak into the electrical module that controls the vehicle taillights, brake lights, turn signal lights, clearance lights and marker lights, making the lights inoperative. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and
Risk: If the rear brake lights fail to illuminate, following motorists may not realize that the vehicle in front of them is stopping. inoperative taillights, clearance lights and marker lights will make the vehicle less visible to others. either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. an interim notice was sent to owners on august 16, 2016. the recall began on december 8, 2016. forester, solera, and sunseeker owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. isata customers should call 1-574-262-3474. forest river's number for this recall is 51-06012016-0206.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Forest River Forester have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2017 Forester. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Forest River Forester problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is lane departure.