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Model year

2019 Forest River Forester

Other, diesel, 4x2, built in Argentina. Owner complaints on file from Mar 8, 2019 to Mar 8, 2019.

Recalls (2)Complaints (1)Investigations (0)Bulletins (10)
Recall campaigns covering this model year23,053 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2019 other
Severity index0.02019 others average 8.9
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2019 Forest River Forester peaked in 2019, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751201912020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2019 Forest River Forester name visibility and wipers

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Visibility and wipers
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2019 Forest River Forester

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Forest River Forester
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
18V-527Aug 13, 2018Awning may deploy while movingEquipment2,582Part replacement
18V-357Jun 1, 2018U-Bolts that secure the rear differential may not have been properly tightened, causing them to loosen over time and allowing the rear axles to shiftPowertrain471Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2019 Forest River Forester

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Mar 8, 2019Failure Oct 21, 20181,200 milesHoward, COExterior

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER FORESTER MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR ARM ONLY ALLOWED APPROXIMATELY TWO AND HALF FEET OF VISIBILITY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE VEHICLES IN THE REAR. THE CONTACT CALLED CAMPING WORLD OF COLORADO SPRINGS AT 888-627-1295 (LOCATED AT 6830 BANDLEY DR, FOUNTAIN, CO 80817) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,200. *JS

    NHTSA complaint 11185430
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
All investigations
Service bulletins

10 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 511869 Mar 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    According to GM Recall 24V702: "The brake lines in these cutaway vehicles may not meet the recommended clearance to the GM-provided body mounts. If brake lines contact the body mounts, the brake line may experience wear or damage that could lead to a brake …
  • 511869 Dec 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    According to General Motors Recall 24V702: "The brake lines in these cutaway vehicles may not meet the recommended clearance to the GM-provided body mounts. If brake lines contact the body mounts, the brake line may experience wear or damage that could lead…
  • 511640 Jun 2, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    According to General Motors Recall 23V247: "These vehicles are equipped with an unused circuit that a final-stage manufacturer may elect to use to install an optional rear HVAC system. If the final-stage manufacturer leaves the circuit's connectors or cut w…
  • 511570 Jan 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    According to the Interim Recall Notice Received by Mercedes-Benz concerning 22V796: "Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles, a component of the park lock system might wear extraordinarily due to specific driver parking practices a…
  • 15-255-19R Feb 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation equipped Head Units (H/U).
  • 341238 Dec 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document is used to determine if a rear cross-member should be installed between the rear leveling jacks on any 2019 - 2021 Forester or Sunseeker Class C Motorhome.
  • 511312 Mar 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    As per Mercedes Interim Recall Notice 21V042, one or more of the rear-wheel speed sensors may experience an electrical failure, which potentially could lead to a disablement of the Electronic Stability Control control unit functions. If ESP control unit fun…
  • 511275 Jan 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    As per Mercedes-Benz Recall 2020-545; MBAG has determined that on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, the hydraulic power steering return line hoses might detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, which could cause hydraulic…
  • 511150 May 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    As Per Lippert Components, the bonding on certain 3300 series window vents may not be adequate.
  • 511083 Sep 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that a defect related to a motor vehicle emissions control system may exist on certain Model Year 2016-2018 Sprinter models. Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. (MBC) therefore has initiated…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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