2018 Forest River Sierra problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Forest River Sierra.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #17V756000 · 2017 · 365,885 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2003-2018 forest river berkshire, charleston, rockport, cedar creek, cherokee, riverstone, salem, sandpiper, sierra, vengeance, wildcat, wildwood, xlr boost, cargo mate, continental cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 coachmen mirada, pursuit, concord, leprechaun, freelander, orion and prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 coachmen apex and catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 shasta oasis and revere recreational trailers, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguishe
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on december 27, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. forest river's number for thi
Equipment, Tires #17V808000 · 2017 · 25 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 sandpiper and sierra recreational trailers. the federal placard may incorrectly indicate the recommended tire pressure to be 110psi, however, the actual tire pressure should be 95psi. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims," and these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Risk: If the tires are inflated incorrectly to 110psi, it can cause premature wear of the tire, potentially causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on january 2, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-4574. forest river's number for this recall is 03-0599.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Forest River Sierra have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2018 Sierra. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2018 Forest River Sierra problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.