2017 Forest River Rainier problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Forest River Rainier.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #17V573000 · 2017 · 1,725 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2018 vibe, and 2016-2018 rainier recreational trailers. the liquid propane (lp) line may have insufficient clearance above the axle shackle.
Risk: Without adequate clearance, the lp line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lp line with a longer one, routing it away from the axle hangers, free of charge. the recall began october 10, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-541-644-8063. forest river's number for this recall is 64-0516.
Electrical System #18V550000 · 2018 · 5,847 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2014-2019 forest river salem, wildcat maxx, wildwood, vibe, and rainier recreational trailers. the break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Risk: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. the recall began september 25, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-503-831-5410. forest river's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. 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 Rainier have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2017 Rainier. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Forest River Rainier problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is equipment.