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2016 Forest River Shockwave problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2016 Forest River Shockwave.

3Forest River recalls
1owner complaints
0reported crashes
0reported fires
0injuries

Recalls filed by Forest River

Suspension #15V359000 · 2015 · 1,497 units

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 evo, salem, sandstorm, shockwave, stealth, wildwood, cherokee grey wolf, wildcat maxx, vibe, r-pod, and surveyor trailers. in the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-909-873-3777. forest river's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.

Equipment #15V771000 · 2015 · 489 units

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 berkshire, charleston, legacy, dynamax, xlr, continental cargo, work & play, shockwave, and coachmen brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with atwood on demand water heaters, models od45, od50, and od50cw, manufactured january 2, 2012, to august 13, 2015. the affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.

Risk: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by atwood to the dealerships and o.e.m. a. inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. b. installation of a water flow adjustment stop key that prevents the adjustment of the water flow down below .5gal/min. c. the addition of a star or lock washer to secure

Equipment #15V831000 · 2015 · 721 units

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 evo, salem, sandstorm, shockwave, stealth, and wildwood recreational trailers. the affected vehicles were mistakenly not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to warn occupants of elevated levels of carbon monoxide.

Risk: If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will remove the existing liquid propane (l.p.) detector and install a combination l.p./carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. the recall began on january 27, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-909-873-3777, extension 53. forest river's number for this recall is 51-12072015-0119.

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Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2016 Forest River Shockwave have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2016 Shockwave. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2016 Forest River Shockwave problems?

In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is equipment.