Complaints about the 2016 Forest River Sierra peaked in 2016, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 21, 2016 to Aug 27, 2025.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-756 | Nov 22, 2017 | These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the… | Equipment | 365,885 | Part replacement |
| 15V-480 | Jul 30, 2015 | Affected vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels with an inaccurate gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | Equipment | 207 | Repair or modification |
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.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
The contact owns a 2016 Forest River Sierra RV. The contact stated that there was a fracture on the passenger’s side wall of the RV, extending across one-third of the length of the RV. The RV was not taken to a dealer to be inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
NHTSA complaint 11683387TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER SIERRA EQUIPPED WITH CONSTANCY LY188 TIRES (NA), SIZE: 235/85/16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER WHERE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE VEHICLE AND TIRES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,400.
NHTSA complaint 10915392TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHOWER DRAIN WAS LEAKING ONTO THE WIRES AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE UNDERCARRIAGE SATURATED AND DETACHED, WHICH CAUSED THE WIRES, CABLES, WATER LINE, AND OTHER UNKNOWN COMPONENTS NEAR THAT AREA TO DETACH AND FAIL. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint 10875659Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.