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2021 Forest River Sierra problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2021 Forest River Sierra.

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

Body type

Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.

Recalls filed by Forest River

Equipment, Structure #21V378000 · 2021 · 18 units

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 sierra and sandpiper fifth wheel and travel trailers. the bolts that hold the floor to the chassis were improperly tightened.

Risk: Improperly tightened bolts could cause the trailer body to detach from the chassis, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will tighten the bolts to the chassis outriggers, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 9, 2021. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-4574. forest river's number for this recall is 03-1347.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes1
Firerelated1
Unknown Or Other1

Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.

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FAQ

Does the 2021 Forest River Sierra have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2021 Sierra. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.

What are the most common 2021 Forest River Sierra problems?

In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is service brakes.