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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 years4841,029 on file in all, across 121 models
Recall campaigns382133 in five years
Severity index8.9Crash, fire, injury or death per 100 complaints
Investigations2411 service bulletins
By year

Owner complaints about Forest River vehicles peaked at 161 in 2022

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2015 to 2026. 2026 runs through October.

050100150200201520162017201820192020202120221612023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints and recalls files. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Components

Structure draws the most owner complaints about Forest River vehicles, 20% of them

Share of all owner complaints on file, by component.

Structure
279
Tires
196
Suspension
139
Equipment
135
Wheels
125
Electrical system
123
Brakes
38
Lighting
24
Visibility and wipers
23
Latches and locks
15
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
Cherokee2015 to 20261368.8480
Rockwood2015 to 20268315.7310
Salem2015 to 2027729.7970
Wildwood2015 to 2027598.5970
R-Pod2015 to 2025494.1150
Shasta2015 to 2022494.171
Georgetown2015 to 2025488.3431
Flagstaff2015 to 20264117.1310
Cedar Creek2015 to 2026306.7360
Puma2015 to 2025296.9300
Vengeance2015 to 20252714.8280
XLR Toyhauler2016 to 2024258.0210
Forester2015 to 2026244.2311
Cardinal2015 to 2024240.0250
Sunseeker2015 to 2026200.0301
Vibe2015 to 20272010.0240
Sandpiper2015 to 20271833.3160
Surveyor2015 to 2027170.0240
Berkshire2015 to 2026166.3551
Palomino2015 to 2025166.390
FR32015 to 20251513.3272
Sierra2015 to 20271118.2160
Coachmen2015 to 20211010.010
Wildcat2015 to 2024922.2220
Blue Ridge2015 to 201780.020
XLR2015 to 202570.0310
Sabre2016 to 2027714.3120
Columbus2015 to 202470.0100
Sandstorm2016 to 202470.0100
Freedom Express2018 to 2021714.310
Impression2018 to 2026616.7160
Amera-Lite2016 to 2017616.740
Cherokee Grey Wolf2015 to 202060.020
Crusader2015 to 202260.010
Avenger2017 to 2026540.0110
Dynamax2015 to 202150.090
Solera2015 to 202650.070
Limited Edition201550.000
Riverstone2015 to 202640.0220
Shockwave2015 to 202440.0100
Clipper Camping Trailer2016 to 2025425.080
Prime Time2016 to 2019425.070
Ozark2020 to 2022425.050
Work AND Play2015 to 202630.0160
Ibex2021 to 202730.0130
NO Boundaries2018 to 202730.0130
Stealth2016 to 202530.0110
Campsite Reserve2024 to 202630.030
Arctic Wolf2018 to 202030.020
Cherokee Wolf PUP2016 to 202430.020
Economy Hauler2018 to 202330.000
Rockport2015 to 202620.0430
Aurora2020 to 202620.0230
Legacy2015 to 202020.0150
Cascade2015 to 202620.0100
Freelander2016 to 202720.090
Cargo Mate2019 to 202320.040
Shasta Oasis2022 to 202620.030
EVO2016250.020
Sanibel2017 to 201820.020
Show all 121 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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