2017 Forest River Riverstone Legacy problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Forest River Riverstone Legacy.
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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
Tires #16V811000 · 2016 · 111 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 riverstone legacy fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured october 7, 2016, to october 18, 2016. the spare tire and rim combination on the affected vehicles may be incompatible with the disk-brake hubs, preventing the rim from mounting flat and flush to the hub face.
Risk: If an owner installs the spare wheel that was provided with the trailer, the lug nuts may fail, allowing the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare rim and tire assembly, free of charge. the recall began on december 20, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-367-3269. forest river's number for this recall is 70-10312016-0263.
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.
Fix it, equip it, or try one first
Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Forest River Riverstone Legacy have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2017 Riverstone Legacy. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2017 Forest River Riverstone Legacy problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is unknown or other.