2018 Forest River Sunseeker problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Forest River Sunseeker.
Built on
- Ford E-450 (Incomplete - Cutaway): 1 of 2 decoded VINs · 4 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2018 E-450
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab)): 1 of 2 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Mercedes-Benz for the 2018 Sprinter
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 #17V513000 · 2017 · 184 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 forest river dynamax, forester, sunseeker, and coachmen prism vehicles built on mercedes-benz sprinter vans. the affected vehicles have tire labels on the b-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Risk: Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and authorized mercedes-benz or freightliner sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure label with correct tire inflation pressure, free of charge. the recall began on september 5, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-854-888-3214. forest river's number for this recall is 35.55.215-0491.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. 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 2018 Forest River Sunseeker have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2018 Sunseeker. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2018 Forest River Sunseeker problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is unknown or other.