Complaints about the 2023 Forest River Sunseeker peaked in 2022, with 1 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 Dec 13, 2022 to May 23, 2024.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-771 | Nov 8, 2024 | Air conditioner soft start device may fail and overheat | Equipment | 2,783 | Part replacement |
| 24V-351 | May 17, 2024 | Liquid Propane (LP) line may not be properly secured, which can cause the line to become damaged and leak | Equipment | 691 | Repair or modification |
| 23V-774 | Nov 17, 2023 | Park brake signal wire may not be connected to the house battery control center, which can allow the slideroom to extend during transit | Brakes | 19 | Not stated |
| 23V-286 | Apr 21, 2023 | Fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may have inadequate clamp force, possibly resulting in a gasoline leak | Fuel system | 1,027 | Part replacement |
| 22V-556 | Jul 29, 2022 | Electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation | Equipment | 49,295 | Part replacement |
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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
The leveling system failed under load including bent frame brackets. The system is under engineered for the load weight of the vehicle. I have pictures of previous year leveler design and it is clear that the redesign is not sufficient to safely level the vehicle
NHTSA complaint 11590310The contact owns a 2023 Forest River Salem Travel Trailer. The contact stated that while hauling the trailer, the trailer was veering to the driver’s side. The contact also noticed that the tread on the tires were uneven, as if the trailer was leaning to one side more than the other. The contact took the RV to the dealer and was informed that the axle on the RV was not the correct axle. The contact stated that the spacing between the wheels were also not correct. The contact stated that the defects caused the wheel to turn inwards. The dealer was made aware of the defects but failed to resolve or repair the issues or release the RV. The trailer had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and instructed the dealer not to release the trailer. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
NHTSA complaint 11497197Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.