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Model year

2020 Forest River Forester

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (3)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (14)
Recall campaigns covering this model year31,326 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2020 Forest River Forester by year filed

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

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

Complaints by component

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

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

3 recall campaigns cover the 2020 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 2020 Forest River Forester
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
20V-477Aug 14, 2020Wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat framesAirbags412Repair or modification
20V-363Jun 19, 2020Rear part of the front fender liner may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluidBrakes522Part replacement
20V-358Jun 16, 2020Operator's manual does not correctly specify certain conditions under which the automatic parking function ("Auto-P") operatesEquipment392Not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2020 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.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    14 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…
    • 511606 Apr 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      As per recall 23V100. Mercedes-Benz AG (âÂÂMBAGâÂÂ), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Sprinter (907 platform) vehicles, the fuse layout of the interior blower motor might not meet the requirements for prolonged op…
    • 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…
    • 511568 Oct 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      According to Mercedes-Benz Recall 22V360: âThe communication module's SIM card could become disabled and prevent a connection with a mobile phone network. In this case, the digital owner's manual as well as the automatic eCall function would not be availabl…
    • 511508 May 10, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This is a Mercedes-Benz Recall that Forest River is passing through. Forest River is not conducting any campaign separately other than notifying our owners and dealers of the Mercedes-Benz Campaign 21V055. USA: 178 Vehicles MBAG has determined that on cer…
    • 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).
    • 511465 Feb 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      MBAG was notified of customer complaints claiming a van had "rolled away" after the driver had selected the Park ("P") gear position and P was displayed to the driver in the instrument cluster. MBAG confirmed that if the vehicle is not properly secured in a…
    • 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.
    • 511390 Oct 20, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner vans, has determined that the software of the MBUX multimedia system might not meet specifications. Under very specific conditions, the MBUX multimedia system might not start and th…
    • 511362 Jun 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The retaining washer and bolt that connect the brake pedal to the bearing block may come loose and detach. This could cause the brake lights to stay illuminated, even when the brake pedal is not pressed.
    • 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…
    • 511233 Oct 13, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      An intermittent connection may occur between the connector block of the electronic control unit (“ECU”) and the connector pins for the Supplemental Restraint System (“SRS”) wiring harness. The SRS may detect resistance, which could lead to warning lights …
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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