Forest River problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 723 safety complaints with NHTSA about Forest River vehicles in our database, and Forest River has issued 417 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
723
Recalls
417
Models
132

Forest River models with the most complaints

All Forest River models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Forest River Cherokee2005–2026122332021
Forest River Rockwood2005–20266429—
Forest River Salem2005–20274961—
Forest River Georgetown2005–20254425—
Forest River Wildwood2005–20274459—
Forest River R-Pod2009–20254112—
Forest River Flagstaff2005–20262829—
Forest River Puma2006–20252518—
Forest River Cedar Creek2005–20262417—
Forest River XLR Toyhauler2016–20242214—
Forest River Vengeance2005–20251917—
Forest River Sandpiper2005–20271514—
Forest River Sunseeker2010–20271422—
Forest River Berkshire2005–20221328—
Forest River Forester2010–20271322—
Forest River Surveyor2010–20271222—
Forest River FR32014–20251113—
Forest River Palomino2016–2025116—
Forest River Freedom Express2013–2021101—
Forest River Vibe2014–20271014—
Forest River Cardinal2005–2024718—
Forest River Columbus2014–202478—
Forest River Sabre2013–2027712—
Forest River Wildcat2005–2024616—
Forest River XLR2005–2022622—
Forest River Coachmen2013–202151—
Forest River Crusader2011–202153—
Forest River Impression2019–202659—
Forest River Sandstorm2013–202458—
Forest River Sierra2005–2027513—
Forest River Amera-Lite2016–201742—
Forest River Avenger2013–2026410—
Forest River Ozark2020–202243—
Forest River Riverstone2005–202647—
Forest River Campsite Reserve2025–202633—
Forest River Economy Hauler2018–202330—
Forest River Ibex2021–202738—
Forest River NO Boundaries2018–202738—
Forest River Shockwave2012–202437—
Forest River Solera2007–202738—
Forest River Stealth2013–202539—
Forest River Aurora2020–2026213—
Forest River Blue Ridge2011–201723—
Forest River Cargo Mate2008–202322—
Forest River Cascade2015–202624—
Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack202121—
Forest River Cherokee Wolf PUP2016–202422—
Forest River Prime Time2016–201925—
Forest River Rockport2005–2026221—
Forest River Shasta Oasis2022–202622—
Forest River Sunshine2020–202220—
Forest River Work And Play2010–2026210—
Forest River ALL American Sport XLR200710—
Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf2016–202012—
Forest River Clipper Camping Trailer2021–202514—
Forest River Continental201510—
Forest River Dynamax2012–202015—
Forest River East TO West Alta202210—
Forest River Freelander2013–202718—
Forest River Hardside202310—
Forest River Lexington GT200610—
Forest River Nomad202210—
Forest River Rainier2014–202414—
Forest River Rockwood Ultra Lite201410—
Forest River Spirit2025–202613—
Forest River V-Tour202511—
Forest River V-Trec201810—
Forest River Arctic Wolf2019–202001—
Forest River Aviator2012–201501—
Forest River Battisti2020–202102—
Forest River Brookstone2013–201401—
Forest River Cargoport2014–201501—
Forest River Chaparrel Lite2017–201801—
Forest River Charleston2005–2018012—
Forest River Concord2013–202502—
Forest River Continental Cargo2019–202302—
Forest River Cross BOW202001—
Forest River Cross Country2008–201402—
Forest River Crossfit2017–201903—
Forest River East TO West2019–202003—
Forest River Encore2009–202502—
Forest River Encounter2014–201501—
Forest River Entourage2025–202603—
Forest River EVO2013–201603—
Forest River F33-CKTS2013–201501—
Forest River Hydra-Lift2015–201601—
Forest River Independence202001—
Forest River Isata201601—
Forest River Legacy2012–202007—
Forest River Legend2007–200901—
Forest River Leprechaun2013–202705—
Forest River Lexington2010–201405—
Forest River Mirada2014–202502—
Forest River Mirada Select2014–201801—
Forest River Mobile Restroom2005–201801—
Forest River Nightfall202501—
Forest River OG Luxury Coach2026–202701—
Forest River Orion2015–201702—
Forest River Palomino Solaire201401—
Forest River Parcelport2014–201501—
Forest River Pathfinder2009–201402—
Forest River Pause2023–202705—
Forest River Pursuit2013–202502—
Forest River Rance201101—
Forest River REV2015–201702—
Forest River Ridgeview2008–201201—
Forest River Riverstone Legacy2016–201701—
Forest River Rpod2025–202702—
Forest River Salem LE200701—
Forest River Sanibel2017–201801—
Forest River Shasta2013–202005—
Forest River Shockwave Toyhauler202001—
Forest River Sonoma202001—
Forest River Spartan201701—
Forest River Sportscoach202501—
Forest River Stealth EVO2016–2026012—
Forest River Tracer202601—
Forest River Tsunami2005–200601—
Forest River Unmapped202701—
Forest River V-Cruise202501—
Forest River Vlite2012–201301—
Forest River V-RV2024–202501—
Forest River V-Sport202501—
Forest River Westbrook202602—
Forest River Wildcat Maxx2016–202002—
Forest River Wildwood LE200701—
Forest River Windjammer2012–201301—
Forest River Wolf Pack2017–201801—
Forest River Workport2014–201501—
Forest River XLR Boost Toyhauler202401—
Forest River XLR Micro Boost2019–202001—
Forest River XLR Toyhauler 5TH Wheel202502—

Recent Forest River recalls

  • Recall 26V646000Oct 5, 202675 vehicles

    Risk: A tire can be overinflated after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V647000Oct 5, 20265 vehicles

    Risk: An outlet without GFCI protection may fail to shut off electrical power when a ground-fault occurs, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V608000Sep 23, 2026132 vehicles

    Risk: A blocked door can prevent or delay occupants from exiting during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V589000Sep 11, 2026155 vehicles

    Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 26V586000Sep 10, 202660 vehicles

    Risk: A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 26V563000Sep 1, 20265 vehicles

    Risk: Unvented exhaust fumes increase the risk of injury from carbon monoxide poisoning.

  • Recall 26V503000Aug 3, 202621 vehicles

    Risk: A unprotected power feed wire increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 26V476000Jul 23, 2026804 vehicles

    Risk: Incorrect water tank capacity information can allow the vehicle to be overloaded and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V477000Jul 23, 202669 vehicles

    Risk: An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 26V439000Jul 8, 202618 vehicles

    Risk: Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology