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Data through Oct 2026
Make

Forest River

The complete NHTSA record for Forest River vehicles: owner complaints, recall campaigns, defect investigations and manufacturer communications, for every model and model year on file.

Most Forest River recalls are filed by Forest River, part of Forest River (Berkshire).

Owner complaints in the last five years5071,716 on file in all, across 165 models
Recall campaigns444133 in five years
Severity index7.8Crash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations6415 service bulletins
By year

Owner complaints about Forest River vehicles peaked at 169 in 2022

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 1997 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.

0501001502001997200020032006200920122015201820211692026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Components

Structure draws the most owner complaints about Forest River vehicles, 19% of them

Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.

Structure
430
Tires
393
Suspension
238
Equipment
234
Wheels
181
Electrical system
171
Brakes
79
Visibility and wipers
52
Lighting
38
Powertrain
34
Source: NHTSA ODI.
Models

The Cherokee has the most complaints of any Forest River model

Every Forest River model with complaints or recalls on file, by complaints. Counts are not rates: NHTSA publishes no sales volumes.

Forest River models
ModelModel yearsComplaintsSeverity indexRecallsInvestigations
Cherokee1997 to 20261609.4800
Georgetown1997 to 20251348.21011
Rockwood1993 to 202611913.4513
Wildwood1997 to 20271126.31264
Salem1997 to 2027989.21310
Flagstaff1997 to 20266811.8513
Cardinal1997 to 2024616.6480
Wildcat1997 to 20245413.0500
R-Pod2009 to 2025545.6180
Shasta2013 to 2022513.991
Cedar Creek1997 to 2026484.2780
Travel Trailer2004 to 20064413.620
Sandpiper1997 to 20274119.5460
Sunseeker1997 to 2026390.0541
Puma2006 to 2025355.7500
Forester1997 to 2026342.9533
Vengeance2003 to 20253016.7490
Sierra1997 to 20272913.8450
Berkshire2003 to 2026263.8801
XLR Toyhauler2016 to 2024258.0210
Surveyor1997 to 2027220.0430
Vibe2014 to 20272010.0250
XLR2003 to 2025180.0530
Crusader2011 to 2022180.030
FR32014 to 20251711.8282
Palomino2015 to 2025166.390
Blue Ridge2011 to 2017130.0100
Windsong1997 to 2004128.3170
Motorhome2000 to 2001128.330
Coachmen2013 to 2021128.310
Freedom Express2013 to 2021128.310
Sandstorm2008 to 2024110.0120
Solera2007 to 202690.0220
Sabre2008 to 2027911.1160
Columbus2013 to 202490.0100
Rance2011 to 201490.010
Work AND Play1997 to 202680.0350
Stealth2010 to 202570.0130
Cargo Mate2008 to 202370.050
Salem LE200770.020
Wolf Pack2010 to 201870.020
Dynamax2012 to 202160.0160
Impression2018 to 2026616.7160
Avenger2013 to 2026633.3130
Amera-Lite2016 to 2017616.740
Forest River1999 to 200460.040
Cherokee Grey Wolf2015 to 202060.020
Flagstaff 425D200360.000
Vlite2012 to 201350.022
Wildwood LE200750.020
Limited Edition201550.000
Riverstone2003 to 202640.0340
Shockwave2012 to 202440.0130
Clipper Camping Trailer2016 to 2025425.080
Reflection1997 to 200440.080
Prime Time2016 to 2019425.070
Ozark2020 to 2022425.050
Charleston2003 to 202530.0540
Legacy2012 to 202030.0190
Ibex2021 to 202730.0130
Show all 165 models
Source: NHTSA ODI. Recall counts add campaigns across model years, so a campaign covering three years counts three times.
Latest recalls

Recent campaigns listing a Forest River product

  • 26V-608 Sep 23, 2026
    Sleeper sofa may block the bunkroom door
    Structure · 132 vehicles
  • 26V-589 Sep 11, 2026
    Some wiring may have been incorrectly routed
    Electrical system · 155 vehicles
  • 26V-586 Sep 10, 2026
    Exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to the LP gas line
    Equipment · 60 vehicles
  • 26V-563 Sep 1, 2026
    Furnace exhaust may not be correctly attached to the outside flue, allowing carbon monoxide to buildup inside the passenger cabin
    Equipment · 5 vehicles
  • 26V-503 Aug 3, 2026
    Battery posted mounted breaker may not be installed, leaving the power feed wire without overcurrent protection
    Electrical system · 21 vehicles
  • 26V-477 Jul 23, 2026
    Printed circuit board may fail during certain operations and overheat
    Electrical system · 69 vehicles
  • 26V-476 Jul 23, 2026
    Federal Placard may state an incorrect fresh water tank capacity
    Equipment · 804 vehicles
  • 26V-439 Jul 8, 2026
    Federal Placard may have the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
    Equipment · 18 vehicles
  • 26V-398 Jun 22, 2026
    110V circuits on the distribution panel may be mislabeled, which can result in electrical shock
    Electrical system · 1,824 vehicles
  • 26V-390 Jun 15, 2026
    Listed Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeds the weight rating on the upper deck chassis
    Equipment · 38 vehicles
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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