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2016 Forest River Sunseeker problems & recalls

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

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

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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

Equipment #16V336000 · 2016 · 13 units

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 forester and sunseeker recreational vehicles manufactured from february 29, 2016, through april 20, 2016. these vehicles are equipped with a shower door that may not meet the flammability standards. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Risk: Failure to meet the flammability standard of fmvss 302 could enhance the spread of a flame in the event of a fire, increasing the risk serious injury.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower doors, free of charge. the recall began on july 11, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 34-05052016-0184.

Exterior Lighting #16V465000 · 2016 · 1,999 units

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 forester motorhomes manufactured june 10, 2014, to may 25, 2016, sunseeker motorhomes manufactured april 4, 2014, to may 25, 2016, 2015-2016 solera motorhomes manufactured february 28, 2014, to september 17, 2015, and 2016 isata motorhomes manufactured october 30, 2015, to may 26, 2016. water may leak into the electrical module that controls the vehicle taillights, brake lights, turn signal lights, clearance lights and marker lights, making the lights inoperative. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and

Risk: If the rear brake lights fail to illuminate, following motorists may not realize that the vehicle in front of them is stopping. inoperative taillights, clearance lights and marker lights will make the vehicle less visible to others. either condition can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. an interim notice was sent to owners on august 16, 2016. the recall began on december 8, 2016. forester, solera, and sunseeker owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. isata customers should call 1-574-262-3474. forest river's number for this recall is 51-06012016-0206.

Visibility #18V444000 · 2018 · 53 units

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016 forest river forester, 2014-2016 forest river sunseeker and coachmen leprechaun, 2014 coachmen concord, and 2014-2017 coachmen freelander vehicles, built on chevrolet chassis and equipped with power windows. liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.

Risk: High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Forest river has notified owners, and chevrolet dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. the recall began july 24, 2018. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, forest river forester and sunseeker at 1-574-206-7600, coachmen concord, freelander, and leprechaun customer service at 1-574-825-8602. forest river's number for this recall is 51-0781

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

What owners complain about

Exterior Lighting1

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

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FAQ

Does the 2016 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?

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

What are the most common 2016 Forest River Sunseeker problems?

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